What Went Wrong with Coronavirus Testing in the U.S.

5/27/2020

This article is an analysis of what went wrong with coronavirus testing in the United States. It discusses the initial delays in testing due to the CDC's decision to create its own testing kit instead of using the WHO-approved kits. The article also highlights the bureaucratic hurdles and regulatory obstacles that hindered the ramping up of testing capacity. It delves into issues such as limited testing supplies, delays in FDA approvals, and the lack of a coordinated national testing strategy. The author argues that these failures in testing have had significant consequences for the U.S. response to the pandemic.

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