The chance of detecting the virus that causes COVID-19 increases with more frequent testing, no matter the type of test, a new study found. Both polymerase chain reaction and antigen tests, paired with rapid results reporting, can achieve 98 percent sensitivity if deployed at least every three days.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630125429.htm
Thursday, 1 July 2021
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