Ben Popken

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The people making the test kits are also getting covid: “Every one of my executives has had it,” said Douglas Bryant, CEO of rapid test kit company Quidel. “Including yours truly.” Currently, 10 percent of his workforce who make the product is quarantined. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 20, 2022

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Rapid covid test makers are under the same pressures as any hands-on manufacturer right now: too many staff out with covid, battling Amazon for tight logistics worker pool, sourcing key materials, finding enough trucks, and soaring demand. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 20, 2022

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Nitrocellulose membrane is used for the actual test strip "paper" the liquid flows over and a major supply comes from Ireland. Earlier in the pandemic it was difficult to source. Supplies are better now, but may be challenges in 6 months if this demand continues. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 20, 2022