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Posted: May 29, 2020 / 06:07 PM CDT / Updated: May 29, 2020 / 06:07 PM CDT

Coronavirus Testing

With an increase in COVID-19 testing, the challenge is getting enough swabs for test kits. KXAN’s Tahera Rahman has more about that.

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