New York Gov. Authorizes All Pharmacies To Test For COVID-19

New York is expanding COVID-19 testing by allowing 5000 more pharmacies to conduct diagnostic tests. Governor Cuomo aims to collect 40,000 tests daily. Diagnostic tests identify current infections, while antibody tests detect past exposure. Experts, including Dr. Fauci, recommend increasing testing to help the country return to normal. New York has also started antibody testing for frontline healthcare workers and plans to extend it to other essential workers.

What is the goal of New York's expansion of COVID-19 testing in pharmacies?

• To reduce the number of pharmacies conducting tests

• To collect 40,000 diagnostic tests per day

• To focus only on antibody tests

• To limit testing to national chains

What is the primary difference between diagnostic tests and antibody tests?

• Both tests show current infection

• Diagnostic tests show current infection, antibody tests show past exposure

• Both tests show past exposure

• Diagnostic tests show past exposure, antibody tests show current infection

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, how many diagnostic tests should the US aim to conduct weekly?

• 6 million

• 2 million

• 4 million

• 1 million

Who are the first groups to receive antibody testing in New York?

• School teachers

• Frontline healthcare workers

• Retail workers

• Students

Which group is NOT mentioned as eligible for upcoming antibody testing in New York?

• Tourists

• Essential workers

• First responders

• Transit workers