Bottlenecks in coronavirus testing mean excruciating wait times for the sick

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With fewer planes flying and more security and traffic control officers testing positive for the coronavirus, airports are closing terminals, concessions and checkpoints, even while trying to retain jobs with the hope of a post-crisis pickup......»»

The selling comes after President Trump signed a second coronavirus measure into law on Wednesday evening, which provides paid sick leave, unemployment help and free testing to Americans......»»

The selling comes after President Trump signed a second coronavirus measure into law on Wednesday evening, which provides paid sick leave, unemployment help and free testing to Americans......»»

Decisions that limited testing for the pathogen blinded the U.S. to the outbreak’s scale, impeding the nation’s ability to fight it through isolating the sick and their contacts. Here’s how it happened......»»

A website created by Google sister company Verily is screening people in the Bay Area for coronavirus testing, but telling anyone with symptoms they're not eligible. It's not t.....»»

The package includes free coronavirus testing for all, but its two weeks of paid sick leave don't apply to many workers. The Senate is expected to take up the measure in the days ahead......»»

AP Photo/Evan Vucci Republicans on Thursday said they would not support a House bill designed to counter the economic fallout of the coronavirus.....»»

AP Photo/Evan Vucci Key Republicans on Thursday expressed opposition to House measures designed to cou.....»»

Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a joint statement it was "alarming" that the president failed to mention the lack of coronavirus testing kits available in the US. Th.....»»

REUTERS/Aly Song A dog in China was quarantined last week after testing a "weak positive" for the coronavirus, prompting many to worry whether their pets can become infected, get sick and/or spread the disease.  However, experts.....»»

The new tech should help cut down on wait times and secondary screenings. Busy travelers, rejoice. There may soon be one less time-consuming step to clear airport security. The Transportation Sec.....»»

Social Security serves as a lifeline for millions of Americans, and the mammoth size of the program is resulting in ... Read more.....»»

Long wait times for processing construction permit applications will soon be a thing of the past — that is, for developers building housing in specific parts of Albuquerque......»»

The number of global deaths caused by the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 is likely far higher than official numbers suggest, as all countries are struggling to provide accurate statistical models and counts, the World Health Organization said Friday......»»

Local authorities said the al-Rimal clinic had to stop carrying out testing after it was damaged in Israeli strikes. Fire and smoke rise above buildings in Gaza City after strikes from Israel on May 18, 2021. Majdi .....»»

The U.S. COVID-19 vaccine drive is showing marked progress in reducing infections, hospitalizations and deaths with new cases down 32% in the last two weeks, according to a New York Times tracker, and almost 50% of Americans are partially vaccinated......»»

Medical experts say getting too much vaccine usually doesn't lead to serious side effects - but it's important not to waste any doses. A coronavirus vaccine .....»»