Why Test?

 

Since COVID-19 was first declared a pandemic in March 2020, many businesses and communities have adopted policies and procedures to combat the spread of COVID-19. These commonly include social distancing, contactless interactions, PPE usage, and frequent sanitizations. However, communities across the country have also grappled with rising COVID-19 cases and California alone has had thousands of new cases each day. You may have also read about food, automobile, and apparel factories temporarily shutting down due to spikes in COVID-19 infections. These incidents show that these precautionary measures alone are not enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Many businesses have taken the extra step by conducting health screenings and temperature checks. However, these measures are ineffective against asymptomatic carriers, who are estimated to account for up to 40% of all COVID-19 infections. As these individuals do not exhibit any symptoms, they may unwittingly spread the disease to those around them.

COVID-19 testing, such as that offered by Sierra Home Health Services Inc, can be a powerful tool to combat the spread of the virus. The benefit of COVID-19 testing is twofold. Infected employees will recognize that they need care and take proper precautions around their friends, family, and coworkers. At the same time, you will be able to identify mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic carriers and establish measures to limit their contact with customers or other employees.

Tracking the spread of COVID-19 within your organization may seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Contact us today to learn about how we can provide comprehensive COVID-19 testing for your organization.