Covid-19 policy Now includes priority test access for some, More testing methods

The Dutch government has introduced a new policy stance on coronavirus testing that gives priority access to some healthcare workers and teachers at a time when demand for testing has shot up substantially. In a letter to Parliament, Health Minister Hugo de Jonge laid out his plan to tackle the shortfall in test capacity, and said the Outbreak Management Team will assist the government in deciding what other groups of people should get priority access if the testing system falls under further strain.Submitted by Zack Newmark on Saturday, 12 September 2020 - 10:11 https://nltimes.nl/2020/09/12/covid-19-policy-now-includes-priority-test-access-testing-methods