Three Million COVID-19 Tests and Counting

September 08, 2021 in COVID-19

We've run over 3,000,000 COVID-19 tests since the pandemic began in March 2020 (clinical samples only; does not include research samples).

"When we started developing our COVID-19 test way back in January 2020, I never would have dreamed we that would run over 3 million tests. We're all hoping to get back to a more normal situation as soon as possible, but until then UW Virology will be ready to perform as much testing as our community needs." – Dr. Keith Jerome, head of Virology

We've rounded up more resources to keep you updated on our efforts and recommendations:

• Dr. Patrick Mathias reviews the differences between the two types of at-home COVID-19 tests on KING5
• Dr. Mathias suggests visiting smaller sites, like Rainier Beach and West Seattle, due to increased demand on testing on KIRO7
• Need to get tested? View UW Medicine's COVID-19 testing locations.
• Read about the demand for COVID-19 testing soaring amid increased travel in Seattle Times
• Dr. Larry Corey responds to people who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine in this interview with KING5

View our COVID-19 dashboard and check out this video from UW Medicine to get a behind-the-scenes look at our Virology Lab.

Learn how to be tested at the drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Husky Stadium on UW Medicine's YouTube channel.

Follow us on Twitter @uwlabmedpath and @UWVirology for the latest news and updates. As always, please wear a mask and keep your distance.