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by bArray 2283 days ago
Hi there, I'm in NZ too.

> Unfortunately, tests here in New Zealand cost 3000 NZD,

> and only people who have travelled recently AND show

> symptoms are allowed to be tested.

So they are assuming that they don't infect people either on the plane or when they land? This seems like dangerous thinking considering that the world is currently very aware of how contagious this is.

Also are you saying that it's $3000 out of pocket for the person infected? Or is that costed to the government? I think the US could be very heavily affected as people are not wanting to get tested in fear of associated health costs.

> I would love to see a web app where anecdata like this

> could be shared on a map (checkboxes of symptoms,

> severity, locations, number of people in groups).

100% this. Like the earthquake data that is collected from reports. Could also be a good opportunity to share good and up-to-date advice about the latest best practices.

I've not got a background in web-apps of any kind, but if you want some help to throw something together let me know.

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Yes, please email me if you can provide a server, or help with design decisions for the UI.
Mail sent :)
This sounds like it could make an interesting thesis. It also sounds like a nightmare for abuse. Maybe it could work if implemented by a big social network?
After Dan and I started discussing it by email, I found a Show HN with this! I'd like to see the data on a map, but in the meantime, I encourage everyone to contribute data to them.

https://covid19-reports-submit.paperform.co/