The president’s national emergency declaration means hospitals will be able to test more people.
Testing has been a big hold up so far.
Right as the president was speaking, WINK News Anchor Chris Cifatte sat down with Lee Health CEO Doctor Larry Antonucci.
You can watch the full interview in the player above.
If you have any questions you’d like to ask, click here and scroll down to where it says “Ask the Experts.”
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