As demand for Covid-19 tests spikes, some states, labs and health departments warn that the turnaround times on tests have slowed
The challenges, which stem in part from persistent obstacles in the test supply chain, underscore that while overall US testing capacity has multiplied, the nation's health system still struggles in some regions to rapidly detect the spread of the virus. In response to the surge in cases, the Department of Health and Human Services announced on Tuesday the launch of new testing sites in three hotspots -- Jacksonville, Florida; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Edinburg, Texas.
We offer several ways to reach our journalists securely. He said test turnaround times for tests in Montana and Washington DC, are averaging four to five days, whereas other states have shorter average waits. "We did anticipate that the lab capacity would at some point in time come close to reaching a max.
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