Lab in Ecuador’s capital forced to halt coronavirus testing because of supply shortage
A major laboratory in Ecuador's capital has closed and halted processing coronavirus tests because technicians didn't have basic supplies like tubes, pipettes, masks and gloves needed to safely analyze the specimens.
Imports of medical supplies plummet as demand in U.S. soars
The materials are critical to containing the highly contagious coronavirus as emergency rooms and clinics brace for a surge.
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What’s behind Venezuela’s economic crisis?
Venezuelans are struggling with shortages of food, medicine and other necessities, with increasing finger-pointing at the leadership of President Nicolas Maduro. For more on the challenges facing the country, Nicholas Casey of The New York Times joins Hari Sreenivasan from…
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