Testing for Coronavirus

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Emma Court

Kristen V Brown

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Coronavirus

U.S. Economy

Healthcare

Government

Economics

Without testing, it’s impossible to know who’s sick. Sounds simple, right?

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Testing is at the heart of the U.S. effort to contain Covid-19 and reopen the economy. For months, the country has struggled to get enough test kits and, more recently, nasal swabs and chemical reagents, into the hands of labs. Doing so is crucial to loosening social-distancing measures and getting people back to work. Without testing, it’s impossible to know who’s sick. Without knowing who’s sick, health authorities can’t isolate people who might spread the coronavirus to others.

From antibody to diagnostics — follow the latest on testing for Covid-19 and what steps people can take to get one.

Testing is at the heart of the U.S. effort to contain Covid-19 and reopen the economy. For months, the country has struggled to get enough test kits and, more recently, nasal swabs and chemical reagents, into the hands of labs. Doing so is crucial to loosening social-distancing measures and getting people back to work. Without testing, it’s impossible to know who’s sick. Without knowing who’s sick, health authorities can’t isolate people who might spread the coronavirus to others.

Testing for Coronavirus: What You Need to Know Right Now

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