COVID-19 black market - Gov’t inadequacy blamed for surge in underground virus testing sites

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COVID-19 black market - Gov’t inadequacy blamed for surge in underground virus testing sites

Hundreds of Jamaicans are reportedly turning to unauthorised COVID-19 laboratories and makeshift facilities for antigen (rapid) tests, as Government’s insufficiency is being blamed for a rising underground market with questionable ethical practices...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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