RNA sequencing is ran on positive samples. It is expensive and the capability is not built out everywhere. Some places will run it on all samples, some will run it on none. Some might run it on a random selection and use statistical analysis in an effort to cut costs or make due with limited resources.
Texas currently lacks the capacity to sequence ever positive test per the TX DSHS. But, some hospitals, such as UT Southwestern, are RNA sequencing every test. (Note, I'm discussing TX because that is the location mentioned by
@Desk Jockey). So, one could be getting a statistical estimation for rates of Delta or could be getting true population based numbers depending on location. Either way, the numbers are not "BS."
You do realize that the scandal with Tuskeegee was withholding treatment?
The 1905 Jacobson v. Massachusetts Supreme Court rulling is a more applicable comparison from history.
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I think I will revert back to ignoring this thread and leaving the willfully ignorant to be content.