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As Fall Semester Nears, Some Colleges Commit To Widespread Rapid COVID-19 Testing

One in five colleges is planning to hold in-person classes this fall. To keep their students healthy, some are launching widespread testing programs.

In Illinois, a large state university will offer free rapid testing to all its students and employees.

Christine Herman of Side Effects Public Media reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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