Coronavirus testing in New York City has been plagued with problems since the early days of the pandemic.
First, limited supplies meant most New Yorkers couldn't get tested. Once capacity increased, many people experienced long delays in getting results as national labs couldn't meet the increased demand while the virus spread across the country.
But with schools in the city set to reopen this month, reliable and quick testing will be key to keeping students, parents and teachers safe.
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Coronavirus testing in New York City has been plagued with problems since the early days of the pandemic.
First, limited supplies meant most New Yorkers couldn't get tested. Once capacity increased, many people experienced long delays in getting results as national labs couldn't meet the increased demand while [...]
