VP Pence Says Older Adults Will Be Prioritized for Testing

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced over the weekend that the Trump administration will prioritize Americans older than 65 to be tested for the coronavirus if they exhibit symptoms, reports CBS News . "It's important that the tests are available for the people most in need," he declared. The United States has not been testing at nearly the rate of, say, South Korea, which can more effectively spot cases and trace community proliferation due to testing. The Trump administration has received criticism for lacking sufficient tests in recent weeks, and U.S. healthcare providers are complaining that they do not have access to enough tests to check people who require them. Pence added that he and President Trump will on Monday brief governors on public-private partnerships for needs related to the pandemic. The administration also is collaborating with the private sector to expand testing capabilities, including drive-thru testing.