Victoria County’s drive-thru test location will close temporarily because of a shortage of supplies, a public health official said Tuesday.
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Victoria officials hold a daily news conference to talk about the latest developments in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy: City of Victoria
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Bruce Woods said:
Not really BREAKING NEWS any more....
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Bruce Woods said:
The guy has been dead since yesterday.... shot by law enforcement... hostage free...
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Grace Butler said:
The saddest part is that this comment could be 100% honest or 100% satire and who's to know?
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