Health
Faster than a PCR test: dogs detect Covid in under a second – The Guardian
Study in London published in the BMJ used six enthusiastic dogs in a double-blind trial
CoronavirusStudy in London published in the BMJ used six enthusiastic dogs in a double-blind trial
Mon 24 May 2021 06.00 BST
Faster than PCR and more accurate than lateral flow tests, the latest weapons against Covid-19 have four legs and a wet nose.
A study published on Monday found that people who are infected with coronavirus give off a distinct odour, which these highly trained dogs can detect with pinpoint precision.
Tala, a golden labrador in a red work jacket, greets me with a cursory sniff,…
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