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Mass screening strategy for Covid-19 could be cheaper than individual testing, study suggests – News-Medical.net
Using a new mathematical approach to screen large groups for Covid-19 could be around 20 times cheaper than individual testing, a study suggests.
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 21 2020
Using a new mathematical approach to screen large groups for Covid-19 could be around 20 times cheaper than individual testing, a study suggests.
Applying a recently created algorithm to test multiple samples in one go reduces the total number of tests needed, lowering the cost of screening large populations for Covid-19, researchers say.
This novel approach will make it easier to spot outbreaks early on. Initial research shows it is highly effective…
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