CDC's Changed Testing Guidelines Could Lead To Less Testing, Experts Fear

Testing contacts of those with confirmed cases of coronavirus is common public health practice. New CDC guidelines make it optional.

The agency now says contacts of people with COVID-19 don't necessarily need to get tested. Public health experts say less testing of potential carriers could lead to more spread of the disease.

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