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November 24, 2021

15-Second COVID Test!

If you’ve been tested for COVID, you know the nasal swab test can be just a wee bit uncomfortable. But no worries! Researchers are developing a non-invasive, breathalyzer test that can deliver results in as little as 15 seconds. Early tests have also proven effective in identifying the virus in critically ill people, reducing the number of patients needing a ventilator. Learn more at The Discovery Files.

Credit: National Science Foundation/The Ohio State University


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