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The Department of Health and Human Services announced that the CDC will allocate $631 million to states to enhance COVID-19 testing and tracing efforts. This funding, sourced from the CARES Act, aims to support the reopening of the economy by identifying cases and managing healthcare demand. At-home testing kits, approved by the FDA and produced by LabCorp, will initially be available to healthcare workers and first responders. A COVID-19 vaccine is expected by March 2021.

What is the amount of funding that the CDC will award to states to help boost testing and tracing of the coronavirus?

What are some of the options for using the funding provided by the HHS?

Who is the FDA commissioner that spoke about the at-home test kits?

What is the significance of the at-home test kits mentioned in the text?

What is the expected timeline for the availability of a coronavirus vaccine according to Han?