Trump says he isn't concerned about Abbott's coronavirus test as FDA probes accuracy

President Donald Trump on Friday said he's not concerned about Abbott Laboratories' undefined rapid test for COVID-19, calling it 'a great test.' Late...

President Donald Trump on Friday said he's not concerned about Abbott Laboratories' ABT, -2.19% rapid test for COVID-19, calling it"a great test.

" Late Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration said it is investigating preliminary data suggesting Abbott Laboratories’ 15-minute test can miss COVID-19 cases. Speaking at the White House as he named the heads of an effort to develop a coronavirus vaccine, Trump said the Abbott test can be double-checked. The company has stood by its test following the FDA's announcement.

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