Report Says 200M Monthly COVID-19 Tests Are Needed

To control the COVID-19 pandemic, the US needs 200 million tests monthly, but currently conducts fewer than 30 million. The Rockefeller Foundation and Duke Margolis Center recommend focusing on schools and nursing homes, testing students and teachers twice weekly. Achieving the target requires tests with immediate results and federal support.

How many COVID-19 tests does the United States need to perform monthly to control the pandemic?

• 200 million

• 100 million

• 300 million

• 50 million

Which organizations recommend focusing COVID-19 testing on schools and nursing homes?

• Johns Hopkins University and Mayo Clinic

• Rockefeller Foundation and Duke Margolis Center

• World Health Organization and CDC

• Harvard University and MIT

What is the suggested frequency of testing for students and teachers?

• Once a week

• Twice a week

• Once a month

• Daily

What is necessary to achieve the goal of 200 million tests per month?

• International collaboration

• Guidance, assistance, and funding from the federal government

• More testing centers

• Increased public awareness

What is the potential benefit of tests that can provide immediate results?

• They require less manpower

• They can help reach the goal of 200 million tests per month

• They are more accurate

• They are cheaper