The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a new initiative aimed at increasing access to COVID-19 testing in communities across the United States. The Increasing Community Access to Testing Program will work to expand testing options in areas with limited access and support communities in setting up testing sites.
The Increasing Community Access to Testing program is part of the CDC’s ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health. The agency is committed to working with communities to ensure that everyone has access to the testing they need to stay safe and healthy.
According to the CDC, the program will prioritize areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases and those with high levels of socio-economic and racial disparities. By increasing access to testing, the program hopes to help slow the spread of the virus and protect those most at risk. The CDC will work with community-based organizations, health departments, and other partners to implement the program. Testing sites will offer a variety of options, including rapid tests and self-administered tests, to ensure that everyone has access to the testing they need.
In addition to increasing access to testing, the CDC will also provide resources and support to help communities effectively use the test results to slow the spread of the virus. This may include providing guidance on quarantine and isolation, as well as helping to connect individuals with resources and support.
- Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you
- Visit CDC’s COVID-19 website
- Four (4) free at-home COVID-19 tests are available for U.S. households through the federal government at COVID.gov/tests – Free at-home COVID-19 tests.