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FDA approves at-home sample collection kit

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FDA approves at-home sample collection kit
FDA approves at-home sample collection kit

The FDA has approved the first at home sample kit for coronavirus.

This will allow people to self-collect a nasal sample at home, then send it for testing.

THIS WILL ALLOW PEOPLE TO SELF-COLLECT A NASAL SAMPLE AT HOME-- THEN SEND IT FOR TESTINGTHE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANTEDAN EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION TOEVERLYWELL INC.NOW HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CANSCREEN PATIENTS ONLINE -- THENSIGN OFF ON THEM RECEIVING THEKIT.F-D-A OFFICIALS SAY - AT HOMEKITS PROTECT PEOPLE FROMPOTENTIAL EXPOSURE.THE TESTS ARE AVAILABLE BYPRESCRIPTION ONLY.FOR THE FIRST TIME IN IT'S 73YEAR HISTO

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