Is saliva testing better? Five things to know about the new COVID-19 test. – Brinkwire

Early in the pandemic, it became clear that testing for COVID-19 might be key to controlling outbreaks. But the existing tests have presented logistical challenges. Health officials have been clamoring for a cheaper, easier, and quicker test that would boost the country’s testing capability, which is needed to paint a more accurate picture of the virus’s spread. Patients who test positive could be notified sooner. And quicker implementation of measures to prevent the spread, such as quarantines,…

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