Abbott Lands $1Bn Contract From DoD To Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing
Executive Summary
The Department of Defense has awarded a series of contracts to meet the Biden administration’s pledge to supply the nation with a billion at-home COVID-19 rapid tests.
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