Senators: Lack Of Full Coverage For Coronavirus Testing In US A Barrier To COVID-19 Surveillance
Executive Summary
Asymptomatic people in the US are receiving bills for COVID-19 tests they get for work or travel – and some are refusing tests to avoid the costs, senators tell health care agency officials.
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