Guidance for Health Departments about COVID-19 Testing in the Community
Guidance for Health Departments about COVID-19 Testing in the Community
Testing Overview
Summary of considerations and current CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19 testing strategies
Performing Broad-Based Testing
Prepare for broad-based viral testing in facilities after known or suspected SARS-CoV-2 exposure or when there is moderate to substantial transmission in the community.
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Expanded Screening Testing
Considerations for expanding screening testing for SARS-CoV-2
Expanded Screening TestingTesting in Communities, Schools and Workplaces
- K-12 Schools
- Institutes of Higher Education
- Non-Healthcare Workplaces
- High-Density, Critical Workplaces
- Homeless Shelters
- Correctional and Detention Facilities
Testing in Healthcare Settings
Testing Animals
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Last Updated Dec. 1, 2020