CDC Drops Advice Discouraging COVID-19 Tests If No Symptoms Are Seen

CDC Drops Advice Discouraging COVID-19 Tests If No Symptoms Are Seen

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Science, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the initial COVID-19 testing guidance that discouraged testing unless symptoms were present. It highlights a report by The New York Times revealing that the guidance was not approved by CDC scientists but inserted by Trump administration officials. The CDC has since updated its guidance, advising testing for those in close contact with infected individuals, regardless of symptoms, due to the potential for asymptomatic spread.

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