With its first shipment of rapid tests for COVID-19, the state Division of Public Health this weekend ran a trial drive-through to test 10 first responders and healthcare providers who had medium to high risk exposure to the coronavirus through their work. All 10 responders tested negative and were able to return to work, officials said. (Submitted photo)

Disabilities Law Program attorney Elizabeth Booth writes that staff working at group homes for adults with disabilities and psychiatric hospitals like the Delaware Psychiatric Center must be tested for Covid-19 to ensure the safety of all residents and employees. While the Division of Public Health mandates testing for long-term care facility staff, these two categories of residence have been left off the list.