Harvard modelling study concludes that rapid-turnaround testing can significantly reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 23, 2020

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Source:
Frequent, rapid testing could turn national COVID-19 tide within weeks

Reference:
Test sensitivity is secondary to frequency and turnaround time for COVID-19 screening

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