I am SO proud of our Dem leadership in Memphis. New program to pool test restaurants & businesses

[SheltieLover]

https://wreg.com/news/memphis-shelby-county-covid-19-joint-task-force-gives-update-33/


Memphis Test to Protect Program to expand to restaurants, businesses

“It’s asymptomatic, it’s done for individuals who are healthy. Second, it’s large scale,” [Dr.] Jain said.

Jain says up to 30,000 tests can be processed a day through labs working together with a cost ranging from $5 to $30, done with a do-it-yourself kit.

“The critical piece of that it allows us to isolate and quarantine those who may pose a risk to the rest of the public,” said Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Alisa Haushalter.

At least 24 businesses have signed up for the program so far, including Central BBQ, The Beauty Shop, Sweetgrass and Felicia Suzanne’s. Local leaders said several churches have also expressed an in the program.

Imagine when Joe and Kamala take over. We might, once again, have a healthy country!

This proram initially began SIX MONTHS AGO (looking at YOU, dotard!) and tested students and teachers. It was so successful that it is now expanding to restaurants and businesses.

What a great way to make the community safe AND help strugging restaurants and other businesses!

More at link.