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Below are links to the most recent messages about CDC COVID-19 laboratory data reporting web page updates and an FDA EUA amendment for the CDC Influenza SARS-CoV-2 Multiplex Assay.*** [CDC Updates COVID-19 Laboratory Data Reporting Web Page](https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dls/locs/2020/cdc_updates_covid-19_lab_data_reporting_web_page.html) On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, CDC updated the “How to Report COVID-19 Laboratory Data” Web page to include COVID-19 resources for laboratories, as well as updates to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on laboratory data reporting guidance for COVID-19 testing. The new FAQs provide additional clarification about where to report the required laboratory data. [Click here to read more.](https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dls/locs/2020/cdc_updates_covid-19_lab_data_reporting_web_page.html)   [FDA Issues EUA Amendment for CDC Influenza SARS-CoV-2 Multiplex Assay](https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dls/locs/2020/fda_issues_eua_amendment_for_cdc_influenza_sars-cov-2_multiplex_assay.html) On November 20, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an amendment to update the instructions for use (IFU) of the CDC Influenza SARS-CoV-2 (Flu SC2) Multiplex Assay with general clarifications. 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