3NUMBAS Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Saliva-based virus tests trialled en-masse in Salford https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-54006331 A community-wide trial of rapid, saliva-based tests for coronavirus has been launched in Salford. The health secretary announced £500m of funding for trials of a 20-minute test. The trial will assess the benefits of repeated population testing. It comes as the government says areas with fewer cases will reduce testing capacity. Trials in Southampton and Hampshire will also be expanded and demand for testing is expected to rise with the return to schools and work places. 'fast and accurate' "Over the past six months we have built one of the biggest testing systems in the world," Mr Hancock said. "We need to use every new innovation at our disposal to expand the use of testing, and build the mass testing capability that can help suppress the virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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