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Maryland has acquired 500,000 coronavirus test kits from South Korea, facilitated by Governor Larry Hogan and his wife, Yumi. The shipment, costing $9 million, provides one test per 12 residents. Additionally, the FDA has approved the first at-home coronavirus testing kit, which involves a nasal swab sent to LabCorp for analysis. Priced at $119, it will be available with a doctor's order in most states soon.

How many coronavirus test kits did Maryland purchase from South Korea?

• 1,000,000

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

Who assisted Governor Larry Hogan in securing the test kits from South Korea?

• The Maryland Health Department

• The South Korean President

• The U.S. President

• His wife, Yumi Hogan

What is the cost of the at-home coronavirus testing kit approved by the FDA?

• $200

• $150

• $119

• $99

Which organization is responsible for testing the samples from the at-home testing kit?

• FDA

• LabCorp

• CDC

• WHO

In which states will the at-home testing kit be available?

• Only in South Korea

• Most states

• Only in Maryland

• All states