https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/07/14/california-rethinks-coronavirus-testing-strategy-cases-surge/

In an effort to get the coronavirus pandemic under control, California’s top health care officials on Tuesday rolled out new guidelines focused on expanding testing among communities and populations that are particularly vulnerable to the disease, and prioritizing the analysis of samples from people with symptoms.

The news comes amid a sharp spike in cases in the Golden State. And some testing sites and labs say they have been overwhelmed by demand even as it has become more difficult to get all the necessary supplies. The situation mirrors the early days of the pandemic, when there were severe shortages of test kits and some critical components.