Senators Worry COVID-19 Test Costs Discourage Return To Work, School

Senators on both side of the aisle raised concern with White House Coronavirus Task Force members that employees and students who must take COVID-19 tests to return to work or school could get stuck with large bills due to the Trump administration’s recent guidance. Senate health committee Chair Lamar Alexander (R-TN) suggested Tuesday (June 30) the federal government should cover the cost of those tests. Lawmakers and health officials say more COVID-19 testing is needed to monitor who is infected...