Community Benefit
Testing is seen as one of the necessary preventive measures being taken to keep the virus under control.
Four who received the placebo tested positive for the virus, a result consistent with a vaccine efficacy of 100%.
The initiative works by blending clinical data with firsthand information from community members to identify health challenges.
Physicians say they hear: "You don't need a vaccine if you've had COVID-19," "The vaccine modifies your DNA," and "The vaccine contains a microchip."
The move was inspired by the emotional and behavioral health struggles of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two block grant programs will disperse $1.5 billion each to states and territories, following supplementing funding of $2.5 billion.
The system has eliminated two diagnostic tests that have embedded race-based calculations for severity of illness and risk.
The White House expects the move will create jobs that will support vaccinations, testing, contact tracing and community outreach.
The funds will be used to provide services and emergency supplies, such as diapers, food, water and hand sanitizer.
Due to the size and scale of the crisis, India's landmass and added travel restrictions, many factors are affecting distribution.