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Arkansas surgeon general: testing capacity has improved but remains limited; masks mainly protect others, N95s protect wearer
Summary
Dr. Bledsoe said testing turnaround has improved to many results within 48 hours while capacity remains insufficient to test everyone; he explained cloth and surgical masks mainly protect others whereas N95 respirators provide stronger protection for the wearer in clinical settings.
During a livestream hosted by Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, state Surgeon General Dr. Bledsoe said Arkansas has increased COVID‑19 testing capacity in recent weeks but still cannot test everyone who might request a test.
“We were having delays of 5 or 6 days. Well, over the course of the last, you know, 6 weeks, 4 to 6 weeks, we've gotten some of this…
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