New York Gov. Authorizes All Pharmacies To Test For COVID-19

New York is expanding COVID-19 testing by allowing 5000 more pharmacies to conduct diagnostic tests. Governor Cuomo aims to collect 40,000 tests daily. Diagnostic tests identify current infections, while antibody tests detect past exposure. Experts, including Dr. Fauci, recommend increasing testing to help the country return to normal. New York has also started antibody testing for frontline healthcare workers and plans to extend it to other essential workers.

What is the significance of opening more collection sites for testing?

What new eligibility for testing was announced for essential workers?