Trump Administration Releases 'Blueprint' For Testing In States

The transcript discusses a new testing blueprint introduced by the administration, outlining how it will collaborate with states and the private sector to expand testing. While governors have called for a national strategy, the federal government is leaving much of the responsibility to individual states, acting as a supplier of last resort. The US has conducted over 5.4 million tests, more than any other country, and plans to send enough tests to screen 2% of each state's residents. The president has faced scrutiny over his handling of testing during the pandemic.

What measures are states expected to develop according to the new guidance?

Why do experts believe expanding testing is necessary for states planning to reopen?