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How does everyone get tested for covid-19 if doctors only have a few thousand test kits per state, but there are over 300 million people in the us?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Right now: not every body can get tested. Testing is prioritized. The CDC has provided guidelines for COVID 19 testing at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html. However, state & local health departments/ providers make actual testing decisions. People should call their health care provider if they believe they should be tested.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 5/8/2020

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A member asked:

How does everyone get tested for covid-19 if doctors only have a few thousand test kits per state, but there are over 300 million people in the us?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Ingram agreed

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