Covid 19: Priority Testing and Turnaround times

Published On: 23 March 2020

RVA has reached out to all state Health Ministers and Chief Health Officers to request that they prioritise COVID-19 testing and turnaround times for people living with a rare disease who are displaying symptoms.

Here is a template of the letter that has been sent. We encourage you to use this letter in your ongoing individual advocacy.

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Covid 19: Priority Testing and Turnaround times

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