California City Offers Free COVID Testing As Often As Residents Want

The video discusses the COVID-19 testing model in Davis, California, where the Healthy Davis Together program allows residents and UC Davis students to get tested frequently, even without symptoms. The initiative, funded by donations and grants, aims to keep the community safe and the local economy stable. The program uses a robust PCR testing platform to avoid supply chain issues and includes additional measures like wastewater testing. The strategy has resulted in a low positivity rate compared to the national average, providing safety and peace of mind to the community.

What is the primary goal of the Healthy Davis Together initiative?

• To build new infrastructure in Davis

• To offer regular COVID-19 testing to everyone in Davis

• To promote tourism in Davis

• To provide free groceries to residents

How is the Healthy Davis Together program funded?

• By private investors

• Through local taxes

• By increasing university tuition fees

• Via major donations, state and federal grants, and Cares Act funds

What makes the testing program less vulnerable to supply chain disruptions?

• Relying solely on at-home tests

• Having multiple suppliers for chemicals and vials

• Testing only symptomatic individuals

• Using only one supplier for all materials

What is the COVID-19 positivity rate in Davis compared to the national average?

• Not measured in Davis

• Lower than the national average

• Higher than the national average

• The same as the national average

Besides regular testing, what other measures are being used to control COVID-19 spread in Davis?

• Closing all public spaces

• Mandatory vaccination for all residents

• Wastewater and indoor air quality testing

• Weekly community meetings