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Frustrations grow as backlogs create delays in COVID-19 test results

CHARLOTTE — Testing backlogs are putting families in difficult positions as wait times to get a COVID-19 test -- and get the results back -- are increasing.

In Caldwell County, the number of people needing tests has risen dramatically. In fact, the local hospital has now set up a second drive-thru testing site in Granite Falls.

Some people waited nearly an hour Monday to get tested at the old Lenoir Mall, where they lined up in their cars. But it’s the wait for the results that have many of those Channel 9 spoke with concerned.

>> Reporter Dave Faherty found out this is complicating contact tracing too. Watch the video at the top of this webpage to see his full report.