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New book shows how lack of quick testing compounded pandemic

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New book shows how lack of quick testing compounded pandemic PBS News Hour

Premiered October 05, 2021
New book shows how lack of quick testing compounded pandemic

New book shows how failure to implement quick, accurate testing compounded COVID's spread

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