New CDC Guidance On Coronavirus Testing Is Causing ‘Consternation,’ Doctor Says | TODAY
Published Date: 8/27/2020
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NBC senior medical correspondent Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to talk about new CDC guidance saying that people who’ve been exposed to the coronavirus but aren’t showing symptoms needn’t be tested. “There’s a lot of consternation in the public health community,” he says, because of the threat of “silent spreaders” who don’t have symptoms. He also talks about a new antigen test authorized by the FDA, saying “it can be a screening tool.” » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY Follow TODAY on Pinterest: http://on.today.com/PinTODAY #JohnTorres #Coronavirus #TodayShow New CDC Guidance On Coronavirus Testing Is Causing ‘Consternation,’ Doctor Says | TODAY