U.S. Sending Out 1.5 Million Coronavirus Test Kits

The video discusses the distribution of coronavirus test kits to hospitals in affected areas and highlights the FDA's and President Trump's efforts to expand testing capabilities. State and university labs are now authorized to conduct tests, increasing capacity. The ultimate goal is to ensure that any American with concerns can access testing through their doctor or medical clinic, with plans to achieve this in partnership with commercial labs within weeks.

What is the primary focus of the initial efforts in distributing test kits?

• To provide kits to schools

• To send kits to international locations

• To distribute kits to private companies

• To supply kits to hospitals in affected areas

Which organization played a significant role in expanding testing capabilities?

• CDC

• WHO

• FDA

• NIH

What change did President Trump authorize regarding coronavirus testing?

• Restricting tests to federal labs only

• Banning all non-governmental testing

• Permitting state and university labs to perform tests

• Allowing private companies to conduct tests

What is the ultimate goal for coronavirus testing availability?

• To make tests accessible to any concerned American

• To provide tests exclusively through hospitals

• To ensure tests are available only in urban areas

• To limit tests to symptomatic individuals

How soon does the government expect to achieve widespread test availability?

• In a matter of weeks

• In a few days

• In several months

• By next year