Testing and contact tracing programs can be bolstered by home testing according to PNAS report. Researchers are trying to develop easy-to-use home tests.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 26, 2020

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Inner Workings: Researchers race to develop in-home testing for COVID-19, a potential game changer

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