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WHO Chief Scientist - fast coronavirus tests will be 'game changing innovation'

The World Health Organization's Chief Scientist has told 麻豆社 Radio 5 Live that introducing coronavirus tests which can provide a very quick result, or 'rapid antigen diagnostic tests', would be "game changing".

Dr Soumya Swaminathan answered questions from listeners in a special Your Call, hosted by Nicky Cambell. She said there are a number of tests in development at the moment that could tell you on a daily basis whether you have coronavirus or not.

鈥淚t is hoped that by the end of the year there are several out there that are good enough to be used,鈥 she said.

Listen to the full Q&A on 麻豆社 Sounds - search for 5 Live News Specials.

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