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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Faiza Saqib

Can dogs really detect Covid-19 infections faster and more accurately than a lateral flow test?

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Dogs can detect Covid-19 faster and more accurately than a PCR test, a new study shows.

Researchers looked at the ability of canines to recognise the virus and its variants, even when they are obscured by other viruses, like those from common colds and flu.

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