Opening up America Again - Testing Blueprint

Opening up America Again - Testing Blueprint is a 11-page legal document that was released by the Executive Office of the President of the United States and used nation-wide.

FAQ

Q: What is the Testing Blueprint?
A: The Testing Blueprint is a plan to increase COVID-19 testing in the United States.

Q: Why is testing important for reopening?
A: Testing is important to identify and isolate individuals with COVID-19 to prevent further spread of the virus.

Q: What are the goals of the Testing Blueprint?
A: The goals of the Testing Blueprint are to rapidly scale up testing capacity, expand testing to vulnerable populations, and improve testing technologies.

Q: How will testing capacity be increased?
A: Testing capacity will be increased through collaboration with state and local governments, federal support, and utilization of public and private sector resources.

Q: What is the plan for expanding testing to vulnerable populations?
A: The plan includes prioritizing testing for vulnerable populations, such as nursing home residents, and providing testing guidance for specific settings like schools and workplaces.

Q: What is being done to improve testing technologies?
A: Efforts are underway to develop new testing technologies that are more accurate, faster, and less invasive.

Q: Who is responsible for implementing the Testing Blueprint?
A: The federal government, in collaboration with state and local governments, is responsible for implementing the Testing Blueprint.

Q: How can individuals contribute to testing efforts?
A: Individuals can follow testing guidance, get tested if they have symptoms or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, and support public health efforts to increase testing capacity.