Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, testing was touted as a way to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.And yet, as we approach a year later, many people believe testing still isn't as robust as it should be.So in Philadelphia, the restaurant industry is taking matters into their own hands.A local industry group is planning to offer free, weekly COVID testing for hospitality workers and their families.The group, called Save Philly Restaurants, has pooled its resources for the project, which will begin testing on January 7th.The coalition includes about 50 restaurateurs, with funding also coming via the CARES Act.[Free rapid testing] will allow restaurants to keep employees and customers safe, quickly control an outbreak and get back to business if anyone on their teams does test positive, and save thousands of dollars on testing when a COVID scare occurs, Nicole Marquis,Philadelphia Restauranteur
