How many COVID-19 tests had been conducted in the US by August 2020?

By August 2020, approximately 87.91 million COVID-19 tests had been conducted in the United States. This figure reflects the significant testing efforts made as part of the response to the pandemic. Widespread testing was essential for identifying and isolating cases, tracking the spread of the virus, and implementing public health measures to mitigate outbreaks. The number of tests conducted by this time illustrates the urgency and scale of the public health response, as more testing capacity became necessary to manage the evolving situation. This level of testing was crucial in providing data for informed decision-making and resource allocation by health authorities and policymakers.

In comparison, the other figures do not accurately represent the total number of tests conducted by that date, thus showcasing the remarkable scale of testing efforts at that time.