The research of Dr. Michael Mina and others has demonstrated how cheap, frequent, at-home testing (the technology already exists) could dramatically reduce the spread of COVID-19, even if the test is less sensitive than RT-PCR. Please see our COVID-19 update 98 for more info on quick paper antigen tests.
Check out our comparison chart below. Which one seems like a better idea for a screening test? (Note: RT-PCR is currently the primary test used for screening in the United States).
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I am a dentist, I have enjoyed listening to all the updates. We are an aerosol producing profession. These updates are very important to the dental profession .
Do you know where we can obtain the paper tests.
Thank you
Jack Wilson, DMD
Economical, anywhere, anyone, fast result paper Antigen testing makes perfect sense to me.
Please post when they are available for the general public.