Bipartisan Group Of States Team Up To Buy Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Seven US states, led by a bipartisan group of governors, have formed a pact to purchase 3.5 million rapid antigen tests to speed up COVID-19 testing. These tests can detect the virus in 15 to 20 minutes. The states involved are Maryland, Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, each receiving 500,000 tests. The US lacks a national testing strategy, leaving states to establish their own programs. The group encourages other state and local governments to join their effort.

What is the main goal of the pact announced by the seven US states?

• To purchase rapid antigen tests

• To develop a vaccine for COVID-19

• To increase hospital capacity

• To implement a national testing strategy

Which of the following states is NOT part of the group purchasing rapid antigen tests?

• Ohio

• Maryland

• Virginia

• California

How many rapid antigen tests will each participating state receive?

• 500,000

• 750,000

• 250,000

• 1 million

What is the current stance of the US on a national testing strategy?

• The US has a comprehensive national testing strategy

• The federal government controls all testing

• Each state is responsible for its own testing program

• Testing is not a priority for the US

What does the group encourage other state and local governments to do?

• Develop their own rapid tests

• Join their effort to purchase rapid tests

• Wait for federal guidance

• Focus on vaccine distribution