By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/watch-trump-white-house-coronavirus-task-force-hold-news-briefing-2 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: White House task force urges men with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested Health Updated on Apr 9, 2020 9:12 PM EDT — Published on Apr 9, 2020 1:35 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Men are not getting tested as much for the coronavirus as women. Yet, when men do get tested, a higher percentage test positive for the virus. Dr. Deborah Birx used the numbers to remind men “about the importance of health care” during a briefing Thursday at the White House. So far, Birx says, 56% of the people tested for COVID-19 are female, and 16% of them tested positive for the virus. But for the men, 23% tested positive. Birx made a plea for men experiencing symptoms that could be a result of the virus to get tested, saying “we appreciate you engaging in that.” Birx serves as the White House’s coronavirus response coordinator. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Men are not getting tested as much for the coronavirus as women. Yet, when men do get tested, a higher percentage test positive for the virus. Dr. Deborah Birx used the numbers to remind men “about the importance of health care” during a briefing Thursday at the White House. So far, Birx says, 56% of the people tested for COVID-19 are female, and 16% of them tested positive for the virus. But for the men, 23% tested positive. Birx made a plea for men experiencing symptoms that could be a result of the virus to get tested, saying “we appreciate you engaging in that.” Birx serves as the White House’s coronavirus response coordinator. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now