Using saliva for COVID-19 testing

UMass Memorial Medical Center, In Worcester

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From The New England Council (newenglandcouncil.com

“The University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, in Worcester,  has begun testing on a new form of test for COVID-19, using saliva instead of a nasal swab. The pilot program will be in use for testing units on UMass Memorial’s University Campus and Memorial Campus while other locations will continue to use nasal swabs. UMass Memorial has also started to shift care back towards a more normal operations, after dedicating numerous beds and personnel to coronavirus over the last several months. Read more here. ‘‘