WASHINGTON – The first wave of supplies to expand COVID-19 testing in Washington shipped Monday, June 1st.
This is part of the state’s plan for widespread testing within long term care facilities as residents are at high risk for infection
The state DOH reports supplies like test kits, personal protective equipment, and return shipment materials will be sent in waves every three days to ensure labs have the capacity to process all of the samples.
Residents and staff in nursing homes will be tested within approximately two weeks.
All residents and staff in assisted living facilities with a memory care unit will be tested within four weeks.