FDA Authorizes At-Home COVID-19/Influenza Testing Kits As World Braces For Tough Flu Season
Executive Summary
Labcorp’s combined COVID-19 and influenza A/B test has received emergency use approval in a bid to minimize spread of both illnesses during this winter.
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