Abbott Laboratories To Ship More Than 100 Million Rapid Tests Across U.S.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- More than 100 million rapid COVID-19 tests from Chicago's Abbott Laboratories will be shipped across the country for free.

This week alone 6.5 million are heading to other states, and the White House is hoping most will be used to help reopen school.

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Results only take 15 minutes.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she welcomes additional tests in Chicago, but she is not certain they would make a difference getting Chicago children back in schools.