Germany: Rapid COVID tester investigated for insurance fraud scheme
06 June 2021 |
12:19 pm
Authorities are looking into claims a company has been charging the government for hundreds of rapid COVID tests it has not carried out. Widespread free testing for the public is key to Germany's plan for reopening.
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