McMurdo nurse Shawn Waldron sets up the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing equipment in the Crary Laboratory. The machine will detect the genetic information of the COVID-19 virus collected on a swab inserted into the nose.
<p>NOTE: When in actual use, personnel will be wearing personal protective equipment.
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The National Science Foundation has machines for the three U.S. research station medical clinics.
James Roth
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