SAN JOSE SPOTLIGHT: Why does it take so long to get COVID-19 test results in Silicon Valley?

Chad Minnis took a coronavirus test days after his baby was born to ensure he wouldn’t get her – or the rest of his family – sick.

Fourteen days later, the 32-year-old still had no idea whether he’s carrying the deadly virus. While he received several generic emails apologizing for the inconvenience and promising an update, there was radio silence about whether he was sick. Officials had no explanation for the situation – not even to say they lost the swab or there’s a backlog.