FDA Doubles Test Review Staff, Is Prioritizing EUA Reviews For Home-Use And High-Batch Tests
Executive Summary
A top FDA official said the agency has more than doubled its virology review staff to handle the cascade of EUA applications. He said the agency is prioritizing certain COVID-19 diagnostics during a recent webinar.
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