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Covid-19: US testing ramps up as early response draws harsh criticism

Owen Dyer

2020BMJ35 citationsDOI

Abstract

Daily testing for coronavirus infection in the United States is finally approaching levels seen in other developed countries.This follows nearly two months in which tests were difficult to obtain even with a doctor's request.

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