To make it easier for restaurant staff to receive COVID-19 tests, DoorDash announced that it would be partnering with Cellex, a company that offers rapid-testing kits that are approved by the FDA.
Through the partnership, US merchants will be able to order kits that include 25 tests each. Each kit costs just $100 plus shipping, and requires no lab equipment. Currently, DoorDash and Cellex are serving restaurants with three locations or less within the country who would benefit from the rapid-testing kits.
The delivery company announced that it will be emailing eligible partners with more information on how they can purchase their kits, and has also published a list of FAQs regarding its work with Cellex.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Restaurant Testing
- There is an opportunity for rapid COVID-19 testing in the restaurant industry, which could increase consumer confidence and prevent the spread of the virus.
- Home Testing Kits
- Convenient, affordable and easy-to-use at-home testing kits could be the future of coronavirus testing.
- Delivery Services and Healthcare
- Delivery services partnering with healthcare providers could offer a unique solution for getting testing kits and vaccines to those in need quickly and efficiently.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry would benefit from rapid testing services that could help prevent outbreaks and reassure consumers of their safety.
- Healthcare
- Healthcare providers could offer at-home testing kits to patients, reducing the burden on clinics and reducing the risk of exposure for vulnerable individuals.
- Delivery Services
- Delivery services partnering with healthcare providers could revolutionize access to testing, and could position them as key players in the healthcare industry.
