Simpler virus testing approach could reduce unnecessary PCR tests in high-risk settings

Coronavirus

Yale University Jun 24 2025 The COVID-19 pandemic yielded important advances in testing for respiratory viruses, but it also exposed important unmet needs in screening to prevent the spread of infections in high-risk settings. While PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests are the gold standard for detecting viral infections, they remain a challenge for screening large numbers of people in places vulnerable to outbreak - such as health care centers and nursing homes - due to high costs and the

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