Isn't a collection site the perfect place for COVID-19 to spread?

Isn't a collection site the perfect place for COVID-19 to spread?

Every precaution is taken at collection sites. In fact, no collection site worker (who might spend 40 hours/week at a collection site) has been infected at work. Drooling does not generate an appreciable amount of aerosols, so there is no worry for airborne particles.

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    • When people drool, do the droplets stay in the area or do they disperse?

      Drooling does not generate an appreciable amount of aerosols, so there is nothing to worry about with airborne particles.

    • How often should we be testing?

      Testing at least twice a week maximizes SHIELD’s ability to find infections early and break the  transmission chain. However, if contact tracing is strong at your location, weekly testing  can be effective. The more frequently someone is tested, the ...

    • How does the testing process work?

      The test is self-administered and non-invasive. After checking in with a collection site staff member, you will receive a vial to deposit a small amount of saliva into. Then, you place the vial in a collection rack and leave the collection site.

    • Are masks required in testing locations?

      CDC guidance currently states that masks are required in all healthcare settings. As such, we require all patients, staff, and any other visitor to remain masked at all times at our collection sites except when producing a specimen.

    • How safe are the COVID testing facilities?

      SHIELD collection sites follow a strict set of hygienic and sanitary practices to ensure the testing facilities remain safe for both staff and test-takers.