HHS Expects 10 Million Point-Of-Care Tests Will Be Available This Month

HHS expects that an additional 5 million COVID-19 point-of-care tests will come onto the market this month, which should bring the total number of available point-of-care tests to 10 million, Assistant Secretary for Health Brett Giroir told reporters on Wednesday (July 1). Based on industry production estimates, there could be as many as 20 million available by September, he added. Point-of-care testing allows patients to get test results in patient care settings, such as hospitals, urgent care centers and emergency...