Newsy Investigates: Government Money For Troubled COVID-19 Testing Lab

The transcript discusses the Center for COVID Control's alleged misconduct, including inaccurate data entry and overbilling federal funds for uninsured COVID-19 tests. Tina Morales, a former employee, reveals internal practices that led to these issues. Legal actions have been initiated, but no criminal charges have been filed yet. The government is investigating, highlighting a lack of regulation for pop-up COVID test sites and labs. The Center for COVID Control has been shut down amid these allegations.

What was Tina Morales's role at the Troubled Center for COVID Control?

What issues did Morales encounter regarding the accuracy of data input?

What were the consequences of the alleged overbilling by the Center for COVID Control?

What instructions did Morales receive regarding entering insurance information?

What actions were taken by law enforcement regarding the Center for COVID Control?