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hedda_foil

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4. It's pretty obvious that the faulty test kits can be traced right back to ...

Reply to Kablooie (Original post)

Fri Feb 28, 2020, 03:53 PM

Feb 2020

When you gut the institutions that were set up expressly to respond to emerging diseases and potential pandemics, and defund those you don't destroy, mistakes are going to be made.

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I keep hearing there are too few virus testing kits available. [View all] Kablooie Feb 2020 OP

It is possible the limited supply is due to the recent discovery of the virus. LonePirate Feb 2020 #1

What has been reported on 2naSalit Feb 2020 #2

Many of the coronavirus test kits from the CDC are faulty.... Brother Buzz Feb 2020 #3

It's pretty obvious that the faulty test kits can be traced right back to ... hedda_foil Feb 2020 #4

Key Missteps at the CDC Have Set Back Its Ability to Detect the Potential Spread of Coronavirus Liberalator Feb 2020 #5