Governor Ron DeSantis said one million COVID-19 tests were given an extension by the Food and Drug Administration and will be “sourced out” to health departments and other larger testing sites. The governor said in a press conference Jan. 12 that much of the information about the one million COVID tests has been reported “inaccurately.” DeSantis noted that the tests in question are not “at home” tests, but tests that come 40 to a box and are to be administered by a professional at a test site. “You just can’t send those into someone’s home.” On Dec. 30 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried called a news conference and accused the governor of hoarding test kits to the point of expiration. “It’s come to my attention that Governor DeSantis’ Department of Health has a significant number of COVID-19 tests stockpiled that are set to expire imminently. “Given the governor’s lack of …
Millions of COVID-19 Tests Granted Extended Shelf-life, DeSantis Says
January 13, 2022
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