Public Health Experts Say ‘we Can’t Give Up On Testing’ As Vaccinations Ramp Up

Jenna Portnoy, Rachel Chason, Washington Post: Local
Sun, 02/28/2021 - 5:00am

Testing is down a third as infections dip in Virginia, Maryland and the District.

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