Trump Administration Moves To Expand Coronavirus Testing

The transcript discusses efforts to enhance coronavirus testing in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services is funding companies to speed up test development, and Admiral Brett Jarawa is coordinating testing efforts. The FDA has granted emergency authorization to a healthcare manufacturer for a faster test and allowed New York's health department to approve labs independently. Despite these efforts, the Trump administration faces challenges in meeting testing demands, as highlighted by Dr. Anthony Fauci, who noted the current system's inadequacy.

Who has been appointed to coordinate coronavirus testing efforts among various health authorities?

• FDA Commissioner

• Secretary of Health

• Admiral Brett Jarawa

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

What is the daily processing capacity of the new coronavirus testing system authorized by the FDA?

• 4000 samples

• 2000 samples

• 5000 samples

• 1000 samples

Which state has been given the authority to approve testing labs without FDA intervention?

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

• California

What issue did Dr. Anthony Fauci highlight regarding the US testing system?

• It is too expensive

• It is not fast enough

• It is too complex

• It is not geared to current needs

During which event did Dr. Anthony Fauci discuss the inadequacy of the US testing system?

• A congressional hearing

• A White House briefing

• A public health seminar

• A press conference