Testing Costs

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Hey Everyone, I am writing to you today with regards to a story that I read about costs associated with testing for overseas travel. The story talked about expensive tests that many cannot afford. Testing for the disease is not a money making scheme, it's to protect the future of our people and planet. As such there should be cost effective tests that can be administered that will allow everyone to get tested if they wish to travel overseas. As such we need to regulate the tests to ensure compliance with human morality in all aspects. We need cost reductions and international testing prices so that we do not have people profiteering during the Pandemic. I understand that these are businesses but many are increasing the price of these tests and inadvertently creating a divisive process based on income. I say this because many have chosen not to travel due to the costs associated with testing. If we can therefore align on an international strategy and price for these tests it will go a long way in helping our society return to normalcy. Stay Safe, Stay Sanitized and Stay Supportive, John Ames Birch @johneames2