US COVID testing sites see miles-long lines, delays ahead of holidays
Coronavirus testing sites nationwide are strained and overflowing as people rush to get results before the Thanksgiving holiday.
With cases spiking, multiple states have advised families to reduce Thanksgiving celebrations; states have advised against travel, but quarantining for two weeks if you do hit the road.
In an effort to avoid amending holiday plans, Americans have flocked to COVID-19 testing sites, forming long lines in cars and in person.
Images show a system still struggling to handle the demands of the pandemic.
Laboratories warned that continuing shortages of key supplies are likely to create more bottlenecks and delays.
“As those cases increase, demand increases and turnaround times may increase,” said Scott Becker, CEO of the Association of Public Health Laboratories. “So it’s like a dog chasing its tail.”