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.
How a Pilatus PC-12 Helped Reopen the Second Largest School District in the US
Key Takeaways:
- The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) reopened with a requirement for extensive, rapid COVID-19 testing for its 660,000 students and staff.
- SummerBio was chosen to provide this service, utilizing a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft to transport 25,000 COVID-19 test samples daily from Los Angeles to its diagnostic lab in Northern California.
- This process, combining efficient air transport and robotic processing, delivers high-volume, low-cost PCR test results with over 95% reported by 5:00 a.m. the next morning.
- The rapid turnaround time enables families to make timely decisions about school attendance, showcasing general aviation's critical role in impactful community service.
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