As reported on October 15, 2020, an extremely rapid diagnostic test, capable of detecting and identifying viruses in less than 5 minutes for Covid-19, has been developed by scientists from the Department of Physics, Oxford University. The university hopes to start product development of the testing device in early 2021, and will have an approved device available after six months.
As per the researchers, they aim to develop an integrated device to eventually be used for Covid-19 testing in sites like businesses, airports, etc.
Courtesy: India Today