Large shipment of COVID-19 test kits to arrive next week

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Large shipment of COVID-19 test kits to arrive next week

Director of the National Laboratory Services Dr Michelle Hamilton says a large shipment of testing kits is expected in Jamaica next week to facilitate the clearing of the backlog of coronavirus (COVID-19) samples. Hamilton noted that the laboratory...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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