CDC reports on universal COVID-19 testing in W.Va. nursing homes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention universal testing of residents and staff of all 123 West Virginia nursing homes for SARS-CoV-2, irrespective of symptoms, as a key factor for limiting COVID-19 transmissions and reducing the pandemic鈥檚 impact on the state鈥檚 vulnerable populations.
West Virginia conducted universal testing from April 21 to May 8, during which the state identified eight outbreaks with 17 staff members and five residents, some who were asymptotic.
鈥淭he testing likely prevented the occurrence of ongoing transmission and larger outbreaks, had the asymptomatic infections gone undetected,鈥 reported the CDC.
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