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Advances in testing is an extremely helpful step in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, as increased testing access can identify cases quickly and reduce transmission.
“Screening testing, especially with the over-the-counter tests authorized today, is an important part of the country’s pandemic response many schools, workplaces, communities, and other entities are setting up testing programs to quickly screen for COVID-19,” said Jeff Shuren, director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “With the FDA’s authorization of multiple tests, the public can be assured these tests have met our scientific standards for emergency use authorization. As we’ve said all along, if it’s a good test, we’ll authorize it.”