Va. Department of Health receives $491-million federal grant
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The Virginia Department of Health has received a $491.2-million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, designed to help expand lab capacity to address infectious diseases.
"If this past year has taught us anything, it is how quickly a little known virus can wreak havoc, destroy economies, and sicken and kill millions,” U.S. Congressman Donald McEachin (VA-4th District) said, reflecting on the announcement. “Increasing the ability of top notch labs like the Virginia Department of Health to analyze and address these kinds of dangerous diseases will save lives, reduce burdens on the overwhelmed healthcare system, and allow people to keep their jobs and support their families."
