Rapid COVID-19 Testing Approved By The FDA Monday, March 23, 2020 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).CDC via AP Placer County Public Health Director Dr. Aimee Sisson said on Insight earlier this month that local hospitals need a rapid test in order to get ahead of the coronavirus outbreak. A rapid test was approved by the FDA on Saturday. We’ll chat with Dr. Sisson about the new test and how it will aid in flattening the COVID-19 curve. She’ll also update us on the confirmed coronavirus cases in her county. Guests Placer County Public Health Director Dr. Aimee Sisson
