COVID-19 data reporting requirements. What’s really happening?
Summary
An article this morning alleges that Michigan has been withholding data related to coronavirus cases in the interest of protecting patient privacy.
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The news comes as Michigan reported its highest one-day spike in coronavirus cases since April.
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As COVID-19 cases continue to mount across the country, serious questions have arisen surrounding whether and how much information states should be required to disclose regarding cases and treatment.
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Speculates about the impact of withholding COVID-19 data, especially on minority communities.
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Advocates for transparency and more policies requiring data sharing.
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Focuses less on domestic incidents of withholding in favor of condemning other countries with data reporting issues.
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Highlights ways in which the Trump administration has handled the pandemic well, including making improvements in data collection.
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© Evelyn Torsher, 2020
