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Explainer: what’s the new coronavirus saliva test, and how does it work? – The Conversation AU
Saliva testing is less sensitive than a nasal swab. But in the midst of a public health crisis, in some cases a test with slightly reduced sensitivity may be better than no test at all.
A cornerstone of containing the COVID-19 pandemic is widespread testing to identify cases and prevent new outbreaks emerging. This strategy is known as test, trace and isolate.
The standard test so …
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