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President Biden bets on rapid COVID-19 tests, but they can be hard to find

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Lack of demand is to blame for low stock

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KYMA, KECY/AP) - President Joe Biden told Americans Tuesday he expects a surge in millions more rapid, at-home coronavirus tests to become available on the market.

Though the President's words are hopeful, recent reports show tests have already disappeared from pharmacy shelves in many parts of the U.S.

Economists explain that production was slashed after demand for the tests "plummeted over the summer." Manufacturers warn it may take them weeks to speed up production.

This latest shortage is a reminder of how limited America's supply-chain system can be.

Medical professionals highlight overloaded hospitals and strained school systems, which could greatly benefit from these rapid, at-home tests.

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