New Hampshire has purchased 25 rapid COVID-19 test machines, reports WMUR.
According to state health officials, NH has ordered 25 Sofia test machines, which will be distributed to community health centers around the Granite State.
On Wednesday, school nurses told state officials that rapid testing is crucial to identifying students who may have the virus. Sofia test machines can generate results in as little as 15 minutes.
NH Governor Chris Sununu stated, “”And it will allow for community access to rapid antigen testing for students, teachers and the general community, and the vast majority of these centers are located in our community hospitals or hospital-affiliated medical practices.”
State Health Commissioner Lori Shibinette says that the 25 machines cost the state $50,000 and they will hopefully be in place between October and November.
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