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State Didn’t Help, But OSU Lab Found A Way Into COVID-19 Testing Anyway

Specialists at Oregon State University’s veterinary laboratory wanted to put their state-of-the-art equipment to work testing for the coronavirus. Oregon needs more tests. But neither the Oregon Health Authority nor Gov. Kate Brown's office lent any support. A private company did.
April 13, 2020
 
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Specialists at Oregon State University’s veterinary laboratory figured they could help the state ramp up testing for coronavirus.