As the Omicron variant ravages the globe, COVID-19 tests are once again in short supply. However, a recent ABC NEWS article discussed the FDA’s decision to extend the shelf life on a million expired rapid tests that were sitting in a warehouse in Florida. Gov. DeSantis’ administration said that the Abbott BinaxNOW tests had sat idle in the warehouse and expired in December. Federal regulators approved a three-month extension allowing the tests to be used through March.
FDA OKs 1 Million Expired COVID Tests
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the tests were not distributed due to low demand from citizens.
Jan 18, 2022
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