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Caltech researcher unveils sensor that rapidly detects COVID-19 infection – EurekAlert
Wei Gao has redesigned technology he previously used to detect other health conditions so that it can be used to diagnose a COVID infection.

IMAGE: When attached to supporting electronics, the sensor can wirelessly transmit data to the user’s cell phone through Bluetooth.
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Credit: Caltech
One feature of the COVID-19 virus that makes it so difficult to contain is that it can be easily spread to others by a person who has yet to show any signs of infection. The carrier of the virus might feel perfectly well and go about their daily business–taking the virus with them to work, to the home of a family member, or to public …
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