New initiative speeds up COVID-19 test result notifications

A new COVID-19 test follow up initiative is aiming to notify patients who test positive for the virus sooner in Toronto and Peel Regions. Faiza Amin with the results so far, and why expanding the program is already being discussed.

May 28, 2020, 6:07 PM

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