IDSA Media Briefing: Who should get tested for COVID-19?

A media briefing with experts from the Infectious Diseases Society of America to discuss coronavirus and COVID-19 developments and answer questions.

Topical Agenda for May 8 Briefing:
IDSA will discuss clinical guidelines for COVID-19 diagnostic testing.
- Should everyone, even asymptomatic individuals, get tested?
- Are some tests more accurate than others?
- Should negative tests be repeated?
- What factors contribute to test availability or shortages in different cities?
- Questions from media

FEATURING:

Kimberly E. Hanson, MD, MHS—Salt Lake City, Utah
Member, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Chair, IDSA COVID-19 Diagnostic Guidelines Expert Panel
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
Adjunct Associate Professor, Pathology, University of Utah School of Medicine

Angela M. Caliendo, MD, PhD, FIDSA—Providence, Rhode Island
Secretary, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Member, IDSA COVID-19 Diagnostic Guidelines Expert Panel
Professor and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Medicine, Alpert Medical School, Brown University

Chris Busky, CAE (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer, Infectious Diseases Society of America