Trump Administration Says Testing Responsibility Falls On States

The transcript discusses the US administration's COVID-19 strategic testing plan, emphasizing state responsibility in establishing robust testing programs. The plan includes testing 2% of state populations and conducting 40-50 million tests monthly by September. The federal government will supply 100 million testing swabs and vials to states. Congressional Democrats demand clarity on target setting and accountability measures.

What is the primary focus of the COVID-19 strategic testing plan submitted to Congress?

• To improve hospital facilities

• To increase the production of vaccines

• To establish robust testing programs in states

• To reduce the number of COVID-19 cases

What percentage of their populations are states expected to test according to the administration's plan?

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

• 2%

By when does the report state the US will be able to conduct 40 to 50 million tests each month?

• By June

• By September

• By March

• By December

What is one of the concerns raised by top Congressional Democrats regarding the testing plan?

• The clarity on how targets will be met

• The lack of vaccine distribution

• The cost of the testing plan

• The number of testing centers

What do Congressional Democrats want to know about the testing targets?

• How they will be advertised

• How they will be funded

• How they will be monitored

• How they will be set and met