Despite Early Warnings, U.S. Took Months To Expand Swab Production For COVID-19 Test

May 13, 20200

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Medical workers prepare to use a swab to administer a coronavirus test at a drive-through center on March 21 in Jericho, N.Y. - Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

The Trump administration says it will now spend billions of dollars to help states make COVID-19 testing more widely available, a move meant to address months-long complaints about test shortages.

But here's the puzzle: Many labs say they have plenty of tests. So what's the disconnect?

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Despite Early Warnings, U.S. Took Months To Expand Swab Production For COVID-19 Test

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