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The new 15-minute COVID test has potential, but standard tests are still the best way to track COVID-19 – Medical Xpress

Testing remains a vital component of Australia’s success in managing COVID-19.

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Testing remains a vital component of Australia’s success in managing COVID-19.
We need to diagnose people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as early as possible so they can be isolated from others and their contacts quarantined. Testing also helps us understand to what degree the virus is present in the population, so we can tailor public health measures accordingly.
If you’ve had a COVID-19 test, in all likelihood you received a PCR test. That’s the one with the throat…

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