Some states reject revised COVID-19 testing guidance

Some states reject revised COVID-19 testing guidance Eight US states -- Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey and New York -- said they will continue offering COVID-19 tests to asymptomatic people who have had contact with infected individuals, after guidance released by the CDC said tests might not be needed in that scenario. CDC Director Robert Redfield responded to criticism over the revised guidance, saying the change was intended to emphasize testing for those who need it most. Full Story: Reuters (8/27),  STAT (tiered subscription model) (8/27)