HHS releases COVID-19 testing plans from states, other jurisdictions

Aug 11, 2020 - 03:20 PM
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Health and Human Services yesterday posted COVID-19 testing plans for state, local and territorial jurisdictions through the rest of calendar year 2020.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May distributed $10.25 billion from the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to state, territorial and local jurisdictions for COVID-19 testing, surveillance, contact tracing and related activities. The recipients were required to submit a plan for using the funds, including their strategy and goals for diagnostic and serology tests for the rest of this year.

"Testing is not just about overall numbers — it is about making sure we're testing the right people at the right time, and incorporating testing into a comprehensive plan for addressing COVID-19," said Assistant Secretary for Health ADM Brett Giroir, M.D.

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