Testing is prioritized for those who are symptomatic in most states.
A sign direct people to a COVID-19 test facility at Stony Brook University on March 21, 2020, in Stony Brook, New York. The World Health Organization declared coronavirus a global pandemic on March 11th.As the number of cases of the novel coronavirus climb, people across the country are looking to get tested when they suspect they have symptoms of COVID-19, the disease it causes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that not everyone needs to be tested for COVID-19 and listed some guidelines for those who are thinking about getting tested. They said that most people who have mild symptoms are able to recover at home since there is currently no treatment approved to combat the virus. They also state that"testing results may be helpful to inform decision-making about who you come in contact with.
President Donald Trump announced Monday at his daily coronavirus briefing Monday that the United States has conducted more than 1.79 million COVID-19 tests. The country now has more than 368,400 cases of the novel coronavirus and 10,900 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center—although Vice President Mike Pence said Monday he believes that the number is likely higher because hospitals are conducting their own tests and not reporting those test numbers.
For those who want to get tested, the CDC recommends calling local or state health departments or a medical provider to find out where the nearest testing site is located. This does not guarantee a person will be tested because states have different requirements for testing. For those who live in states with the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases, here is information about how you can get tested.
and requirements for testing. Residents can complete a self-assessment to see if they should seek testing.Governor Ned Lamont released a Frequently Asked Questions document regarding the novel coronavirus that states that those who want testing need a referral order from their primary care physician. Those without one can go to an"urgent care center or to a federally qualified health center to get a doctor's order to be tested.
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