Of course. When South Korea was testing over 10 K a day, they were doing medical research. China did it too. We have not begun to do anything large scale yet. But we will. Anyday now. The tests are coming by the millions and billions. maybe tomorrow. Maybe not.
COVID-19: U.S. at a Glance*
Total cases: 1,629
Total deaths: 41
Jurisdictions reporting cases: 47 (46 states and District of Columbia)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html
CDC estimate of global H1N1 pandemic deaths: 284,000
59 million Americans contracted the H1N1 virus, 265,000 were hospitalized as a result, and 12,428 died