Trending Now: What went wrong with the coronavirus tests in the U.S.

Production is ramping up, but tests — and the labs and equipment necessary to run them — are still very limited in the United States. Interviews with a dozen laboratory experts and government health officials reveal a six-week-long series of glitches, missed opportunities and delays that contributed to the shortage.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Trending Now Mar 7, 3:17 PM     What went wrong with the coronavirus tests in the U.S. Production is ramping up, but tests — and the labs and equipment necessary to run them — are still very limited in the United States. Interviews with a dozen laboratory experts and government health officials reveal a six-week-long series of glitches, missed opportunities and delays that contributed to the shortage. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071