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Testing individuals with signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19
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Testing asymptomatic individuals with recent known or suspected exposure to SARS-CoV-2 to control transmission
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Testing asymptomatic individuals without known or suspected exposure to SARS-CoV-2 for early identification in special settings
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Testing to determine resolution of infection
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Public health surveillance for SARS-CoV-2
*Ultimate decisions about testing are made by state and local external health departments or healthcare providers – the goal of testing is to monitor and limit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (public safety)