Gov't to introduce COVID antigen testing

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Gov't to introduce COVID antigen testing

Jamaica is to start using antigen tests to check for COVID-19 in people suspected to have the virus. Director of the National Laboratory Services, Dr Michelle Hamilton, says the test is simple, cost-effective and easily accessible compared to...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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