The Latest on COVID-19 Testing: What Your Community Needs to Know

Thursday, February 3, 2022, 3:00-4:00 pm ET

Demand for more COVID-19 testing rose quickly in recent months along with the Omicron variant. New initiatives—including the federal government’s recently-launched at-home testing distribution program—are designed to increase access and affordability. But with multiple testing options available, it’s easy to get confused about which testing method is best in a particular situation; what is the most efficient way to get and administer at-home tests; and what to do in case of a positive result. As important trusted messengers, community-based organizations and workforces need to be equipped with the latest information on testing to keep their communities informed and protected.

During this 60 minute webinar, experts:

• Shared an overview of all COVID-19 test opportunities currently available, including how to best utilize testing sites in your community, and secure at-home testing kits for personal use
• Discussed the federal government plan to equitably distribute at-home tests, ensuring that every American has free and convenient access, and
• Answered the most frequently asked questions CBOs have about getting their communities tested and protected.

Speakers

• John Barnes, PhD, Team Lead, Strain Surveillance and Emerging Variants, CDC 
• Jasmine Chaitram, MPH, Lead, Expansion of Screening and Diagnostics Task Force, CDC
• Alice Chen, MD, Senior Advisor Made to Save
• Cameron Webb, MD, JD, Senior Policy Advisor for Equity, COVID-19 Response Team, White House
• Lisa F. Waddell, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, CDC Foundation (moderator)

Presentation Slides