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How a Pilatus PC-12 Helped Reopen the Second Largest School District in the US

SummerBio loads their Pilatus PC-12 twice daily with COVID-19 test samples from the Los Angeles United School District. SummerBio
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) reopened with a critical requirement for rapid and extensive COVID-19 testing for its 660,000 students and 63,000 staff.
  • SummerBio was chosen to provide high-volume, rapid, and low-cost PCR tests, utilizing robotic processing and a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft (N797GM) to transport 25,000 test samples daily.
  • The system ensures a quick turnaround, with over 95% of results reported by 5:00 a.m. the next morning, allowing families to make timely decisions about school attendance and providing an impactful community service.
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In April, the Los Angeles Unified School District reopened for in-person classes for the first time in more than a year. With 660,000 students and 63,000 staff at more than 1,300 schools, LAUSD comprises the second largest school district in the country.

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