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Reduced testing is concerning, WHO official says

Updated February 22, 2022 at 5:06 p.m. EST|Published February 22, 2022 at 3:59 a.m. EST

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A World Health Organization official on Tuesday expressed concern about reduced testing and surveillance of the coronavirus in countries around the world, saying monitoring remains critical.  

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