What information is required to be tested?

What information is required to be tested?

People utilizing a SHIELD community testing site must provide an email address or phone number as identification to be tested and receive results.

For testing at schools or other organizations not open to the public, the sponsoring organization may have other requirements to prove a relationship with that organization.

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