Health ministry addressing dip in COVID-19 testing

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Health ministry addressing dip in COVID-19 testing

Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie says the Ministry is working to address issues with COVID-19 testing. Bisasor-McKenzie has indicated that there has been a drop in testing over the past few...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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