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Unions With Members Handling Corpses Want Them Tested for Coronavirus

By BOB HENNELLY
Posted 4/11/20

Front-line workers responsible for dealing with the unprecedented number of residential deaths in all five boroughs believe the lack of testing of the corpses they encounter for COVID-19 means officials trying to contain the virus lack some key information.

Throughout the pandemic, the Trump Administration, as well as the city and state, have been criticized for the lack of available testing for the public, first-responders and other essential workers who can't work remotely.

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