Simple saliva test for coronavirus to be piloted this week

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coronavirus is to be piloted this week which could be an alternative to the current testing method. The new test only requires the individual to spit into a sample pot to be tested for current Covid-19 infection, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said.This is significantly different to the existing invasive deep nasal and throat swab.The trial is due to be launched in Southampton this week and is expected to run for four weeks with testing on a weekly basis.Over 14,000 people working in GP surgeries, universities and in other frontline roles have been recruited for the first phase.The project is being jointly led by Southampton City Council, the University of Southampton and the NHS, the DHSC said, with the help of other.