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COVID-19 science: Why testing is so important
Apr 2, 2020
When a communicable disease outbreak begins, the ideal response is for public health officials to begin testing for it early. American Heart Association Chief Medical Officer for Prevention Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains why.