Pharmacies Offering At-Home Covid Tests, Burlington Schools Respond To Racism

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FDA Authorizes First Single-Use, PCR Quality Over the Counter (OTC) LUCIRA CHECK ITâ„¢ COVID-19 At-Home Test.
The LUCIRA CHECK ITâ„¢ test kit provides PCR quality, COVID-19 results in 30 minutes or less in the comfort of home. Business Wire

We discuss what consumers should know about at-home coronavirus tests that offer same-day results. Then, the superintendent of the Burlington Area School District responds to the state finding a “racially hostile environment” in the district’s schools.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Angelo Bautista Producer
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • David O'Connor Guest
  • Stephen Plank Guest