The White House is taking steps to dramatically ramp up testing for coronavirus during the months of May and June, working in partnership with the nation's governors, Fox News is told.
during the months of May and June, working in partnership with the nation's governors, Fox News is told.
A new minimum standard will be set at testing at least 2 percent of a state's population. Washington, D.C., will be helping states by making sure they have the necessary supplies to meet their May and June goals, specifically swabs and testing media they need to meet their objectives. "Having these plans in place and programs in place will help states prevent and contain local outbreaks that may occur as economic and social activities expand across the country," the blueprint says.The current objective is to test anyone showing symptoms, as well as all first responders and medical personnel.
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