The testing cavalry for COVID-19 is coming
Testing for novel coronavirus is still a serious issue in the U.S. due to a lack of lab capacity, test reagents, nasal swabs, and even personal protective equipment for health care workers. Due to these shortages, the CDC is recommending that COVID-19 testing should not be performed on patients without symptoms and instead be prioritized for: 1. hospitalized patients and symptomatic health care workers, 2. patients at highest risk for …