Binghamton University begins COVID-19 surveillance testing of all students
Surveillance testing for COVID-19 began this week at Binghamton University in New York. The testing will be conducted throughout the semester and will look at samples of the campus population to aim to identify problem areas or potential hot spots for viral spread.
“The purpose of an active surveillance program is to identify the presence of COVID-19 as early as possible,” said David Hubeny, executive director of emergency management for the campus. “By actively seeking out instances of the virus in our community, we expect to be able to intervene before significant spread occurs. Surveillance testing combined with community compliance through social distancing and mask wearing provides the best opportunity to finish the semester without significant interruption.”