Drive-through coronavirus testing has arrived in Seattle. It allows people to simply roll down the window, get a nasal swab, and head home to wait for results.
Here in Washington state, testing hospital workers for coronavirus has become a top priority. That's because these workers will be essential if the virus continues to spread throughout the state. And one hospital in Seattle has even set up a drive-through clinic for health care workers who have symptoms. NPR's Jon Hamilton has this report.
HAMILTON: The next stop at the testing clinic is in front of three white medical tents. A nurse named Jeff Gates approaches each car in full protective gear, including a clear plastic face mask. HAMILTON: The drive-through clinic is about more than convenience. Dr. Seth Cohen, an infectious disease expert at the University of Washington, says it's also about safety.
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