Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, and Color Health, a health technology company committed to advancing public health, have launched a significant expansion of the K-12 ReadyCheckGo COVID-19 testing solution in Texas. The program, formed in agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is now available to all school districts in the state. Currently, 32 districts are in the process of onboarding the testing solution, and more are expected to join.
With involvement in more than 50 percent of worldwide testing, Thermo Fisher is the leading single-source supplier in COVID-19 testing. Color brings extensive experience and a comprehensive software platform that streamlines registration, consent, sample management and reporting. Color currently supports similar testing programs in schools and higher education institutions in 16 states. The ReadyCheckGo program offers a variety of options designed specifically for the needs of K-12 schools. The ReadyCheckGo program offers a variety of options designed specifically for the needs of K-12 schools
“Testing is a critical component of keeping schools open, even as vaccines are approved for new age groups,” said Manoj Gandhi, M.D., Ph.D., senior medical director at Thermo Fisher Scientific. “Schools need to have options for fast, reliable testing to quickly identify and limit the spread of COVID-19, and we’re looking forward to delivering this service for Texas students and teachers.”
In addition to Texas, school districts in Ohio, North Carolina and Wisconsin are currently using ReadyCheckGo solutions, as well as Chicago Public Schools. The program includes a variety of testing options that can be scaled to the needs of each school district. ReadyCheckGo enables schools to quickly test students and manage the logistics of monitoring results and updating parents and staff. Test samples are collected using short, comfortable swabs and sent to local labs with results reported within 24 to 48 hours.
“Our partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific demonstrates that a nationwide testing program can fit into the daily rhythm of the school day,” said Color CEO Othman Laraki. “This approach is bringing durable health infrastructure to K-12 schools across the nation that is helping to keep students healthy during this next phase of the pandemic.”
Source: Company Press Release
