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What Employees Need to Know

WHAT IS RECOMMENDED FOR BUSINESSES RIGHT NOW? 

  • OSHA suggests that employers consider adopting policies requiring workers to vaccinate or undergo regular COVID-19 testing.
  • Employees get tested regularly, especially in substantial or high community transmission areas.
      • Fully vaccinated people should get tested 3-5 days after exposure and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result.
  • People who are not fully vaccinated should be tested immediately after identifying a potential exposure and, if negative, tested again in 5–7 days after last exposure or immediately if symptoms develop during quarantine.
  • The CDC states that employees who become ill with symptoms of COVID-19 should leave the workplace.

WORKPLACE TESTING

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE RETURNING FROM TRAVEL

  1. Get tested for current infection with a COVID-19 viral test 3-5 days after arrival.
  2. Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
  3. While there isn’t a mandatory quarantine period or mandatory post-travel testing for the unvaccinated, the CDC strongly advises a self-quarantine for up to 10 days. It’s possible to shorten the self-quarantine period by getting a post-travel test.
    1. The two self-quarantine guidelines depend on whether or not you get a post-travel test.
      1. Self-quarantine for 7 days and get a post-travel test between days 3 and 5.
      2. Self-quarantine for 10 days (if you skip the post-travel test) .
  4. If your test is positive or you develop COVID-19 Symptoms after traveling, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.

TESTING CAN IMPROVE WORKPLACE SAFETY 

  • Employers might have been exposed to COVID-19 on their travels. They might feel well and not have any symptoms, but they can still be infected and spread the virus to others. Testing confirms that there is no spreading of the virus in the workplace after traveling.
  • All employers should remain alert to and informed about changing outbreak conditions, including as they relate to community spread of the virus and testing availability, and implement infection prevention and control measures accordingly.

TYPES OF TESTING OFFERED AT GS LABS:

COVID-19 RAPID ANTIGEN TEST:

This test is administered with a nasal swab, and GS Labs uses the Indicard Rapid COVID-19 test, which allows results to come back in as little as 30 minutes (wait times may vary depending on volume). MOST insurance providers fully cover this test. 

COVID-19 STANDARD PCR TEST:

The PCR test is administered with a nasal swab. This test can detect the virus within days of infection, even in those with no symptoms, because it detects the virus’s RNA (or genetic material). Results of the PCR test come back in 3-5 days.  MOST insurance providers fully cover this test.

COVID-19 RAPID PCR TEST (NAAT-PCR):

This NAAT-PCR test is administered with a nasal swab. This test’s Limit of Detection (LoD) is among the lowest measured for the FDA SARS-CoV-2 Reference Panel. This test is not covered by insurance and is charged as an out-of-pocket expense of $299.00. 

COVID-19 RAPID LAMP TEST (NAAT-LAMP) :

This NAAT-LAMP test is administered with a nasal swab.The Limit of Detection (LoD) is also among the lowest measured for the FDA SARS-CoV-2 Reference Panel. This test is very similar to PCR, differing only in the lack of temperature fluctuations in the testing process. GS Labs provides NAAT-LAMP results in 30 minutes. This test is not covered by insurance and is charged as an out-of-pocket expense of $299.00. 

COVID-19 RAPID & FLU ANTIGEN COMBINED TEST:

GS Labs offers one test to detect two contagious respiratory illnesses, COVID-19 and Influenza. The COVID-19 Rapid & Flu Antigen Combined test detects COVID-19, Influenza A, and Influenza B. This test is administered with a nasal swab and can provide results in as little as 20 minutes (wait times may vary depending on volume). This test is not covered by insurance and is charged as an out-of-pocket expense of $199.00.

ABOUT GS LABS 

GS Labs Testing provides COVID-19 testing and peace of mind to multiple communities throughout the US. Our professional staff, including Registered Nurses on-site, are here to help make the COVID-19 testing process safe and simple to deliver your results as quickly as possible.

GS Labs’ rapid testing facilities are helping communities meet the needs and challenges of COVID-19 through employing hundreds of local staff and providing rapid COVID-19 testing services. Our goal is simple – easy scheduling, no-wait testing, and timely results.

HOW TESTING WORKS: 

Need Testing: gslabstesting.com

Keep the CDC last page with all the citations. 

LINKS TO FIND INFORMATION: https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/safework 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws#:~:text=Employers%20may%20ask%20all%20employees,cough%2C%20and%20shortness%20of%20breath.

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html

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COVID-19 Positivity Rates Week of August 28th, 2022

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GS Labs COVID-19 Positivity Rates

Throughout the week of Sunday, August 28 to Saturday, September 3, 2022, GS Labs testing saw an average positivity rate of 19% across five states. This percentage has increased by 2% from the previous week. For the week starting August 21st, 2022, the highest state positivity rate was 31% in Iowa. The lowest rate was in Washington with 12% positivity. All other states varied with their results for positivity for this week.

COVID-19 Positivity Rates Over Average Index:

The average positivity rate is 19% across all locations. All states, but one, had less than 30% positivity rates with COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests conducted by GS Labs. Only one state had less than 20% positivity.  Here are the following state’s positivity rates for this week:

  • Iowa had a COVID Positivity Rate of 31%, which is a 4% increase from last week.
  • Nebraska had a COVID Positivity Rate of 22%, a 3% increase from last week.
  • Minnesota had a COVID Positivity Rate of 20%, which is a 4% increase from last week.
  • Oregon had a COVID Positivity Rate of 20%, an 11% increase from last week.
  • Washington had a COVID Positivity Rate of 12%, which is no different from last week.

Find the GS Labs Rapid COVID-19 Testing location closest to you for quick, safe, and reliable testing.

Breakdown of States By COVID-19 Positivity Rates:

Below is a graph of COVID-19 positivity rates across GS Labs locations.

Graph of Positivity Rates Week of 08/28

For journalists, media outlets, or others looking to source GS Labs positivity rates, please contact david@leibowitzsolo.com for written approval.

Note: Most private and government organizations have stopped publishing positivity rates due to the increased use of At-Home COVID-19 tests. GS Labs is providing positivity rates specifically on antigen tests conducted by our trained staff across our locations. 

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COVID-19 Positivity Rates Week of August 21st, 2022

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GS Labs COVID-19 Positivity Rates

Throughout the week of Sunday, August 21 to Saturday, August 27, 2022, GS Labs testing saw an average positivity rate of 16% across five states. This percentage has decreased by 1% from the previous week. For the week starting August 21st, 2022, the highest state positivity rate was 27% in Iowa. The lowest rate was in Oregon with 9% positivity. All other states varied with their results for positivity for this week.

COVID-19 Positivity Rates Over Average Index:

The average positivity rate is 17% across all locations. All states had less than 30% positivity rates with COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests conducted by GS Labs. Only two states had more than 20% positivity.  Here are the following state’s positivity rates for this week:

  • Iowa had a COVID Positivity Rate of 27%, which is a 2% decrease from last week.
  • Nebraska had a COVID Positivity Rate of 25%, a 1% decrease from last week.
  • Minnesota had a COVID Positivity Rate of 16%, which is a 5% decrease from last week.
  • Washington had a COVID Positivity Rate of 12%, a 2% increase from last week.
  • Oregon had a COVID Positivity Rate of 9%, a 5% decrease from last week.

Find the GS Labs Rapid COVID-19 Testing location closest to you for quick, safe, and reliable testing.

Breakdown of States By COVID-19 Positivity Rates:

Below is a graph of COVID-19 positivity rates across GS Labs locations.

Graph of Positivity Rates For Week of 08/21

For journalists, media outlets, or others looking to source GS Labs positivity rates, please contact david@leibowitzsolo.com for written approval.

Note: Most private and government organizations have stopped publishing positivity rates due to the increased use of At-Home COVID-19 tests. GS Labs is providing positivity rates specifically on antigen tests conducted by our trained staff across our locations. 

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BACK TO SCHOOL WITH NEW CDC GUIDELINES

WHAT SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND PARENTS NEED TO KNOW REGARDING COVID-19

INFORMATION AS OF AUGUST 12, 2022

WHAT IS THE UPDATED COVID-19 GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS?

As of August 11, 2022, the CDC has removed the recommendation that kids in different classrooms avoid mixing, a practice known as “cohorting.” The CDC also removed advice that kids in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 take regular tests — and test negative — to remain in the classroom, which was known as “test-to-stay.” How can we keep ourselves and our families safe with the new guidelines?

President of the American Federation of Teachers, one of the nation’s largest teachers’ unions, Randi Weingarten told CNN, “COVID-19 and other viruses are still with us, but with multiple prevention and treatment options available, now is not the time for new mandates. Instead, let’s ensure these tools are available and accessible: vaccines, testing and masks (and no stigma for those who mask),”

Summary of the CDC’s Updated COVID-19 Prevention Strategies (full recommendations on CDC website):

  • Monitoring COVID-19 Community Levels to guide COVID-19 prevention efforts
  • Nonpharmaceutical interventions
  • Testing for current infection. Diagnostic testing can identify infections early so that infected persons can take action to reduce their risk of transmitting the virus and receive treatment, if clinically indicated, to reduce their risk for severe illness and death;
  • All persons should seek testing for active infection when they are symptomatic or if they have a known or suspected exposure to someone with COVID-19;
  • When testing asymptomatic persons with no known exposure, public health officials might prioritize high-risk congregate settings, such as long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, and workplace settings that include congregate housing with limited access to medical care. In these types of high-risk congregate environments, screening testing might complement diagnostic testing of symptomatic persons by identifying asymptomatic infected persons
  • When implemented, screening testing strategies should include all persons, irrespective of vaccination status. Screening testing might not be cost-effective in general community settings, especially if COVID-19 prevalence is low;
  • It’s no longer recommending that adults and children quarantine after having been exposed to COVID-19.
  • Managing SARS-CoV-2 exposures

WHAT TO DO WHEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

The CDC suggests that those who are exposed to COVID-19 should wear a mask around others indoors while monitoring for symptoms for ten days.

People should also test five days or sooner after exposure if experiencing symptoms. The guidance is the same for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT TESTING

School administrators will need to assess whether current pandemic circumstances and individual school circumstances justify viral screening testing of students to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in schools.

If a school seeks to implement student/staff screening testing, such testing must meet the CDC standards based on relevant facts. Possible considerations in making the assessment may include the level of community transmission, the vaccination status of students, the accuracy and speed of processing for different types of COVID-19 viral tests, the degree to which breakthrough infections are possible for students who are “up to date” on vaccinations, the ease of transmissibility of the current variant(s), the possible severity of illness from the current variant, what types of contacts students may have with others in school, and the potential impact if a student enters school with COVID-19.

TESTING CAN IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY

Students might have been exposed to COVID-19 at the end of summer. They might feel well and not have any symptoms, but they can still be infected and spread the virus to others. Testing confirms that there is no virus spreading in the schools.

All school administrators should remain alert to and informed about changing conditions, including the community spread of the virus and testing availability. They should implement infection prevention and control measures accordingly.

TEST TODAY

GS Labs recognizes that knowledge is power. One of the best ways to stop and lessen community spread is to know your virus status. Book a test today.

TYPES OF TESTING

THE COVID-19 RAPID ANTIGEN TEST

This test is administered with a nasal swab, and GS Labs uses the Indicard Rapid COVID-19 test, which allows results to come back in as little as 30 minutes (wait times may vary depending on volume). MOST insurance providers fully cover this test.

COVID-19 PCR TEST

The PCR test is administered with a nasal swab. This test can detect the virus within days of infection, even in those with no symptoms, because it detects the virus’s RNA (or genetic material). Results of the PCR test come back in 3-5 days. MOST insurance providers fully cover this test.

COVID-19 RAPID PCR TEST

This NAAT-PCR test is administered with a nasal swab. This test’s Limit of Detection (LoD) is among the lowest measured for the FDA SARS-CoV-2 Reference Panel. This test is not covered by insurance and is charged as an out-of-pocket expense of $299.00.

COVID-19 RAPID PCR TEST

This NAAT-LAMP test is administered with a nasal swab.The Limit of Detection (LoD) is also among the lowest measured for the FDA SARSCoV-2 Reference Panel. This test is very similar to PCR, differing only in the lack of temperature fluctuations in the testing process. GS Labs provides NAAT-LAMP results in 30 minutes. This test is not covered by insurance and is charged as an out-of-pocket expense of $299.00.

COVID-19 RAPID & FLU ANTIGEN COMBINED TEST

GS Labs offers one test to detect two contagious respiratory illnesses, COVID-19 and Influenza. The COVID-19 Rapid & Flu Antigen Combined test detects COVID-19, Influenza A, and Influenza B. This test is administered with a nasal swab and can provide results in as little as 20 minutes (wait times may vary depending on volume). This test is not covered by insurance and is charged as an out-of-pocket expense of $199.00.

ABOUT GS LABS

GS Labs Testing provides COVID-19 testing and peace of mind to multiple communities throughout the US. Our team of professional staff, including Registered Nurses on site, are here to help make the COVID-19 testing process safe and simple, to deliver your results as quickly as possible.

GS Labs rapid testing facilities are helping communities meet the needs and challenges of COVID-19 through employing hundreds of local staff and providing rapid COVID-19 testing services. Our goal is simple – easy scheduling, no-wait testing, and timely results.

HOW TESTING WORKS

  1. BOOK ONLINE – Select your location and complete registration.
  2. ARRIVE AT APPOINTMENT – Pull into a designated parking spot. No waiting in line!
  3. GET RAPID TEST RESULTS – Check your email for results within 20 minutes!

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL

* CDC offers the following considerations to slow the spread of COVID-19 during small gatherings. These considerations are meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which all gatherings must comply.

Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household (who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19) poses the lowest risk for spread. Your household is anyone who currently lives and shares common spaces in your housing unit (such as your house or apartment). This can include family members, as well as roommates or people who are unrelated to you. People who do not currently live in your housing unit, such as college students who are returning home from school for the holidays, should be considered part of different households. In-person gatherings that bring together family members or friends from different households, including college students returning home, pose varying levels of risk.

Do not host or participate in any in-person gatherings if you or anyone in your household:

  • Has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and has not met the criteria for when it is safe to be around others
  • Has symptoms of COVID-19
  • Is waiting for COVID-19 viral test results
  • May have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days
  • Is at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19

Do not host or attend gatherings with anyone who has COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

 

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COVID-19 Positivity Rates Week of August 14th, 2022

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GS Labs COVID-19 Positivity Rates

Throughout the week of Sunday, August 14 to Saturday, August 20, 2022, GS Labs testing saw an average positivity rate of 17% across six states. This percentage has decreased by 2% from the previous week. For the week starting August 14th, 2022, the highest state positivity rate was 29% in Iowa. The lowest rate was in Washington with 10% positivity. All other states varied with their results for positivity for this week.

COVID-19 Positivity Rates Over Average Index:

The average positivity rate is 17% across all locations. All states had less than 30% positivity rates with COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests conducted by GS Labs. Only two states had less than 20% positivity.  Here are the following state’s positivity rates for this week:

  • Iowa had a COVID Positivity Rate of 29%, which is an 11% increase from last week.
  • Nebraska had a COVID Positivity Rate of 26%, a 7% decrease from last week.
  • Missouri had a COVID Positivity Rate of 23%, which is no change from last week.
  • Minnesota had a COVID Positivity Rate of 21%, which is no change from last week.
  • Oregon had a COVID Positivity Rate of 14%, a 1% decrease from last week.
  • Washington had a COVID Positivity Rate of 10%, a 4% decrease from last week.

Find the GS Labs Rapid COVID-19 Testing location closest to you for quick, safe, and reliable testing.

Breakdown of States By COVID-19 Positivity Rates:

Below is a graph of COVID-19 positivity rates across GS Labs locations.

Positivity Rates Week of 08/24

For journalists, media outlets, or others looking to source GS Labs positivity rates, please contact david@leibowitzsolo.com for written approval.

Note: Most private and government organizations have stopped publishing positivity rates due to the increased use of At-Home COVID-19 tests. GS Labs is providing positivity rates specifically on antigen tests conducted by our trained staff across our locations. 

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COVID-19 Positivity Rates Week of August 7th, 2022

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GS Labs COVID-19 Positivity Rates

Throughout the week of Sunday, August 7 to Saturday, August 13, 2022, GS Labs testing saw an average positivity rate of 19% across six states. This percentage has increased by 1% from the previous week. For the week starting August 7th, 2022, the highest state positivity rate was 33% in Nebraska. The lowest rate was in Oregon with 13% positivity. All other states varied with their results for positivity for this week.

COVID-19 Positivity Rates Over Average Index:

The average positivity rate is 19% across all locations. Half of the states had more than 20% positivity rates with COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests conducted by GS Labs. The other three states had less than 20% positivity.  Here are the following state’s positivity rates for this week:

  • Nebraska had a COVID Positivity Rate of 33%, a 1% increase from last week.
  • Missouri had a COVID Positivity Rate of 23%, which is no change from last week.
  • Minnesota had a COVID Positivity Rate of 21%, which is a 3% increase from last week.
  • Iowa had a COVID Positivity Rate of 18%, which is a 14% decrease from last week.
  • Washington had a COVID Positivity Rate of 14%, a 1% increase from last week.
  • Oregon had a COVID Positivity Rate of 13%, a 1% decrease from last week.

Find the GS Labs Rapid COVID-19 Testing location closest to you for quick, safe, and reliable testing.

Breakdown of States By COVID-19 Positivity Rates:

Below is a graph of COVID-19 positivity rates across GS Labs locations.

COVID 19 Positivity Rates Week of 08.07

For journalists, media outlets, or others looking to source GS Labs positivity rates, please contact david@leibowitzsolo.com for written approval.

Note: Most private and government organizations have stopped publishing positivity rates due to the increased use of At-Home COVID-19 tests. GS Labs is providing positivity rates specifically on antigen tests conducted by our trained staff across our locations. 

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COVID-19 Positivity Rates Week of July 31st, 2022

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GS Labs COVID-19 Positivity Rates

Throughout the week of Sunday, July 31 to Saturday, August 6, 2022, GS Labs testing saw an average positivity rate of 18% across six states. This percentage has decreased from the previous week. For the week starting July 31, 2022, the highest state positivity rate was 32% in Iowa and Nebraska. The lowest rate was in Washington with 13% positivity. All other states varied with their results for positivity for this week.

COVID-19 Positivity Rates Over Average Index:

The average positivity rate is 18% across all locations. Half of the states had more than 20% positivity rates with COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests conducted by GS Labs. The other three states had less than 20% positivity.  Here are the following state’s positivity rates for this week:

  • Iowa had a COVID Positivity Rate of 32%, a 3% increase from last week.
  • Nebraska had a COVID Positivity Rate of 32%, a 6% increase from last week.
  • Missouri had a COVID Positivity Rate of 23%, which is no change from last week.
  • Minnesota had a COVID Positivity Rate of 18%, which is no change from last week.
  • Oregon had a COVID Positivity Rate of 14%, a 2% decrease from last week.
  • Washington had a COVID Positivity Rate of 13%, a 2% decrease from last week.

Find the GS Labs Rapid COVID-19 Testing location closest to you for quick, safe, and reliable testing.

Breakdown of States By COVID-19 Positivity Rates:

Below is a graph of COVID-19 positivity rates across GS Labs locations.

Positivity Rates for 07/31/22

For journalists, media outlets, or others looking to source GS Labs positivity rates, please contact david@leibowitzsolo.com for written approval.

Note: Most private and government organizations have stopped publishing positivity rates due to the increased use of At-Home COVID-19 tests. GS Labs is providing positivity rates specifically on antigen tests conducted by our trained staff across our locations. 

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COVID-19 Positivity Rates Week of July 24th, 2022

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GS Labs COVID-19 Positivity Rates

Throughout the week of Sunday, July 24 to Saturday, July 30, 2022, GS Labs testing saw an average positivity rate of 18% across six states. This percentage has decreased from the previous week. For the week starting July 24, 2022, the highest state positivity rate was 29% in Iowa. The lowest rate was in Washington with 15% positivity. All other states varied with their results for positivity for this week.

COVID-19 Positivity Rates Over Average Index:

The average positivity rate is 18% across all locations. More than half of the states had more than 20% positivity rates with COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests conducted by GS Labs. The other two states had less than 20% positivity.  Here are the following state’s positivity rates for this week:

  • Iowa had a COVID Positivity Rate of 29%, a 3% increase from last week.
  • Nebraska had a COVID Positivity Rate of 25%, a 6% decrease from last week.
  • Missouri had a COVID Positivity Rate of 23%, a 1% increase from last week.
  • Minnesota had a COVID Positivity Rate of 18%, a 2% decrease from last week.
  • Oregon had a COVID Positivity Rate of 16%, the same rate as last week.
  • Washington had a COVID Positivity Rate of 15%, a 3% decrease from last week.

Find the GS Labs Rapid COVID-19 Testing location closest to you for quick, safe, and reliable testing.

Breakdown of States By COVID-19 Positivity Rates:

Below is a graph of COVID-19 positivity rates across GS Labs locations.

COVID- 19 Positivity Rates For Week of 07.24

For journalists, media outlets, or others looking to source GS Labs positivity rates, please contact david@leibowitzsolo.com for written approval.

Note: Most private and government organizations have stopped publishing positivity rates due to the increased use of At-Home COVID-19 tests. GS Labs is providing positivity rates specifically on antigen tests conducted by our trained staff across our locations. 

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GS Labs Tests Two Millionth Patient For COVID-19 

GS Labs - Provides Over 2 million COVID-19 tests

The pandemic continues to challenge the nation and GS Labs continues to test. 

GS Labs reached a national milestone by administering 2 million COVID-19 tests since we began testing in October 2020. GS Labs entered the COVID-19 testing space as the pandemic initially swept through Nebraska and the Midwest. At the time, loved ones and friends of the company’s partners could not find COVID-19 tests anywhere after being exposed to the coronavirus. GS Labs set out to help solve this problem with convenient, quick and safe testing options.

GS Labs Provides 2 million covid 19 test COVID-19 Testing

To date, GS Labs has made significant investments to build a national operation, including establishing testing sites, hiring nearly 2,500 essential workers, and developing infrastructure to handle customer service, as well as internal operations, billing, compliance, communications and more in multiple markets and states, and the labs’ hotline, staffed by registered nurses. GS Labs expanded across the U.S with new locations in response to community and patient demand, currently operating 16 locations throughout the country.

Expanding COVID-19 Testing Sites

GS Labs testing continues to provide safe, convenient and professional COVID-19 testing in multiple communities across the country. Our drive-up COVID-19 test locations allow you to stay in your car during testing. With rapid testing locations in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon and Washington, the team at GS Labs is ready to support you and your community with all your testing needs. 

Since GS Labs began providing testing for COVID-19, the team has continued to find areas needing additional testing resources. Constantly seeking ways to keep all communities safe is our utmost priority and has always been at the forefront of the organization. We want to ensure communities have a resource to continue to test. 

Hiring Over 2,500 Essentials Workers

GS Labs has proudly employed over 2,500 medical professionals, including registered nurses, administrative employees and more. As we open in new locations, we hire local individuals looking to keep their community safe. For each community we open in, GS Labs wants to be a resource for testing and a career opportunity for those in the area. We want to engage these communities and work to provide a positive experience for both patients and employees. 

No matter who you are or what stage in your career, GS Labs has a place for you. What makes GS Labs great is our diversity in experiences, careers and perspectives. You bring a positive attitude and growth mindset, and we’ll give the tools and training to succeed. Whether you are a healthcare professional with years of experience or are looking for a change of pace, GS Labs has a spot for you.

Infrastructure to Handle Customer Service

GS Labs is committed to offering convenient and accessible COVID-19 tests with rapid results to provide peace of mind to individuals and communities. The rapid antigen test is currently available to patients at each testing location. The company’s expanded operations stimulate local economies by hiring directly from communities, including the registered nurses and medical professionals who perform every test. Not only do we see the importance and value of having a committed staff administer tests, but we want to ensure we are here to answer any additional questions or concerns our patients may have for us. GS Labs has a dedicated phone line staffed by registered nurses to help interpret test results and answer COVID-19 related health questions. 

The nurse hotline (402-659-7709) is available to all patients to ensure you feel no questions go unanswered. 

Building a Highly Complex Reference Laboratory

To help patients make informed decisions, GS Labs began offering rapid tests due to the need for fast results. As the pandemic evolved, so did the testing needs in our communities, and GS Labs continued to rise to the situation. Rapid Antigen tests are a highly sought-after test due to the timeliness of results; however, the more complex PCR test quickly became the gold standard in detecting the virus within just days of infection. As such, we continued to expand our testing capabilities. Through thoughtful planning, aggressive timelines, the procurement of state-of-the-art testing machinery and bringing on industry-leading laboratory experts, we built a highly complex (CAP Certified) reference laboratory to process PCR tests from GS Labs testing facilities nationwide. Through the millions of tests, hundreds of thousands of PCR tests alone, we’ve helped communities across the country identify the spread of the COVID-19 virus and make safe, educated decisions on the return to work or school, travel and attending events.

With Rapid Antigen and Confirmatory PCR tests, GS Labs provides our patients with the timely benefits of rapid testing and the accuracy of laboratory analysis in a single visit. 

Thank you for trusting GS Labs with your testing needs. We look forward to continuing to serve you, your loved ones and our communities.

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COVID-19 Positivity Rates Week of July 17th, 2022

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GS Labs COVID-19 Positivity Rates

Throughout the week of Sunday, July 17 to Saturday, July 23, 2022, GS Labs testing saw an average positivity rate of 21% across six states. This percentage has not changed from the previous week. For the week starting July 17, 2022, the highest state positivity rate was 31% in Nebraska. The lowest rate was in Oregon with 16% positivity. All other states varied with their results for positivity for this week.

COVID-19 Positivity Rates Over Average Index:

The average positivity rate is 21% across all locations. More than half of the states had more than 20% positivity rates with COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests conducted by GS Labs. The other two states had less than 20% positivity.  Here are the following state’s positivity rates for this week:

  • Nebraska had a COVID Positivity Rate of 31%, a 4% increase from last week.
  • Iowa had a COVID Positivity Rate of 26%, a 7% increase from last week.
  • Missouri had a COVID Positivity Rate of 22%, a 7% decrease from last week.
  • Minnesota had a COVID Positivity Rate of 2o%, a 1% decrease from last week.
  • Washington had a COVID Positivity Rate of 18%, a 1% decrease from last week.
  • Oregon had a COVID Positivity Rate of 16%, a 1% increase from last week.

Find the GS Labs Rapid COVID-19 Testing location closest to you for quick, safe, and reliable testing.

Breakdown of States By COVID-19 Positivity Rates:

Below is a graph of COVID-19 positivity rates across GS Labs locations.

COVID- 19 Positivity Rates for the Week of 07/17

For journalists, media outlets, or others looking to source GS Labs positivity rates, please contact david@leibowitzsolo.com for written approval.

Note: Most private and government organizations have stopped publishing positivity rates due to the increased use of At-Home COVID-19 tests. GS Labs is providing positivity rates specifically on antigen tests conducted by our trained staff across our locations.