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The FDA has approved the first antigen test for COVID-19, which is faster and cheaper, potentially expanding testing capacity in the US. The Quidel Corporation's test uses nasal swabs and provides results in 15 minutes. In New York, Governor Cuomo announced increased safety measures for nursing homes, including regular testing of staff and restrictions on discharging COVID-19 patients to long-term care facilities. Over 5000 nursing home residents have died from COVID-19 in New York. The segment concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News for the health headlines.

What has Governor Andrew Cuomo announced regarding the discharge of COVID-19 patients?

What is the reported impact of COVID-19 on nursing home residents in New York?