Coronavirus testing faces new challenge as key supplies run low

The Hill logoThe improved pace of coronavirus testing faces a potential setback from shortages of the chemicals and supplies that labs need to run those tests.

President Trump has boasted that millions of test kits are being delivered to labs across the country, but the kits are rendered useless without the reagents that are needed to prepare samples for testing.

States and labs say they are now running dangerously low on those crucial chemicals. Continue reading.