People across the country are waiting hours in line to get a COVID-19 test amid a surge in omicron cases. According to KWTX, people have reported waiting more than seven hours at COVID-19 testing sites in Waco, Texas.
WACO, Texas – People across the country are waiting hours in line to get a COVID-19 test amid a surge in omicron cases., people have reported waiting more than seven hours at COVID-19 testing sites in Waco, Texas.
After being turned away for the second time, Battee said the site manager advised her and her family to line up at 5 a.m. the next day and wait for the site to open at 8. “Maybe one percent of cars left and got out of line, but it was only one percent because we all need the test,” Battee explained.
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