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The CDC has released revised guidelines to assist businesses and schools in determining their readiness to reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The White House did not publish the CDC's original, more comprehensive guidelines. The new guidelines advise collaboration with state and local health officials. Abbott Laboratories has updated the instructions for its rapid coronavirus test after a study revealed it missed 48% of positive cases. The FDA has issued a warning regarding the test's accuracy and will review Abbott's follow-up data. The video concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News.

What was the reason for the CDC to issue revised guidelines?

• To help businesses and schools reopen safely during the pandemic

• To increase the number of COVID-19 tests

• To provide financial aid to businesses

• To enforce mask mandates

Why did the White House refuse to publish the CDC's original draft?

• It was already outdated

• It was not scientifically accurate

• It was considered too comprehensive

• It was too expensive to implement

What do the new CDC guidelines encourage businesses to do?

• Offer free COVID-19 tests

• Reduce their operating hours

• Work with state and local health officials

• Increase their workforce

What change did Abbott Laboratories make to its rapid coronavirus test instructions?

• To make the test available over-the-counter

• To reduce the test's cost

• To increase the test's speed

• To confirm negative results with another test

What action did the FDA take regarding Abbott's rapid test?

• Approved it for emergency use

• Recommended it for home testing

• Issued a warning about its accuracy

• Banned its use in hospitals