COVID Test Shortage Will Be A Holiday Struggle

As Americans prepare for the holidays, there is a surge in demand for COVID tests, leading to long lines and shortages. Retailers like Walgreens and CVS have imposed limits on test purchases, while the Biden administration promises to provide more tests. In Cleveland, the demand is high, with libraries and health departments distributing free tests. The spread of the Omicron variant and holiday travel plans have exacerbated the situation, making tests hard to find.

What measures are being taken by health departments in response to the surge in COVID test requests?

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What factors are contributing to the difficulty in finding available COVID tests?

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