CDC Reverses Controversial Guidance On Covid-19 Testing

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CDC Reverses Controversial Guidance On Covid-19 Testing
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Breaking: The CDC reversed its Covid-19 testing guidance, now stating that asymptomatic people who have had close contact with an infected person 'need a test'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed its controversial Covid-19 testing guidance on Friday, stating clearly that close contacts without any symptoms “need a test.”.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed its controversial Covid-19 testing guidance on Friday, stating clearly that close contacts without any symptoms “need a test.”
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