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Yoni Heisler
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- Coronavirus tests with nasal swabs are accurate but results don't often come in for 3-7 days.
- Researchers from the University of Teheran have discovered a way to return coronavirus test results in 30 seconds.
- The method already has a temporary certificate from the FDA and works by examining an individual's phlegm for signs of the virus.
The first time I saw an illustration depicting what a coronavirus nasal swab test looked like, it was jarring, to say the least. Even though friends assured me that it looked worse than it actually was, the prospect of someone jamming a swab all the way up my nose and twirling it around for a few seconds didn't exactly sound like a pleasant experience. Since then, I've had two coronavirus tests and can attest that the test itself is certainly uncomfortable, but not anything to be afraid of.
While the current nasal swab testing method is accurate, getting a result back can sometimes take anywhere from 3-7 days, depending of course on how backlogged a testing center is. This delay is somewhat problematic insofar that individuals who get tested and are waiting a few days for their results may unwittingly spread the virus to others in the interim. Put simply, many health experts for some time have said that faster coronavirus testing results would help combat the coronavirus and prevent it from spreading.
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