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A report highlights a significant drop in US life expectancy during the pandemic, with Black and Hispanic communities experiencing larger declines. The White House is investing $1.6 billion to enhance COVID testing, focusing on schools and the homeless, and allocating $200 million for genomic sequencing to monitor new variants.

What was the average life expectancy in the US during the first half of 2020?

How much did life expectancy drop for Black people in the US?

What factors contributed to the decline in life expectancy during the pandemic?

What amount will the White House spend to increase coronavirus testing?

What is the purpose of the additional $200 million for genomic sequencing?