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Could These New Tests Be a Coronavirus ‘Game Changer’?

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A new brand of five-minute COVID-19 tests could help doctors keep sick patients from catching the virus, protect frontline health-care workers, and take some pressure off labs.

Adam Rawnsley
Adam Rawnsley 

Former Senior Researcher

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Adam Rawnsley

Adam Rawnsley

Former Senior Researcher

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