The plan is to double the rapid COVID-19 tests available in the next 60 days.
The White House signaled efforts to provide affordable rapid tests across the country as demand surges.tests hard to come by and many stores limiting purchases, the White House on Friday acknowledged the current supply crunch, promising to double the number of rapid tests available for sale within the next two months.
Demand for testing generally has soared some 300% to 650% in some areas of the country, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra told senators Thursday, making the case that while"sufficient supply" remains, the issue becomes"getting [it] to the right places.
Following the doubling of testing volume in June to July, with much of the heightened consumption coming from the southern surge states, Walgreens is seeing"incredible demand," the Loverher said. As such, a cap has been placed on over-the-counter at-home COVID testing products"in an effort to help improve inventory," while the company continues to"work diligently with our partners to best meet demand.
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