Chaos marks launch of drive-thru coronavirus testing
Providence delays and shortages mark the national drive-thru testing rollout. States rely on private providers or health departments. many sites face supply, staffing, and access problems delaying tests and results. Rhode Island reports 100 to 200 tests daily with a goal of 500 to 600, while New York and Nevada confront backlogs and limited sites. Health officials urge broader testing to map the outbreak, as people wait days for results and face access hurdles.
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Food supply chain strains as virus disrupts logistics
Global warehouses hold pork cheese and rice but the coronavirus snarls transport. Truckers rail cars and ships face limits as demand surges, ports close and migrant labor tightens. Officials warn of possible shortages and higher prices, with sectors from fruit to meat hit by worker illness and protective measures.
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