We will all soon be able to test ourselves for Covid-19 when we brush our teeth in the morning, a health minister has predicted. Lord Bethell said the Government was exploring technology which will allow people to conduct a test every day. This will mean they can safely stop social distancing without fear of putting others at risk, allowing them to travel on public transport, socialise and return to work. The tests - called LAMP tests (Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification) - are cheap, fast and portable, allowing them to be used on a daily basis. Similar to a pregnancy test, they only require a spit sample and take a few moments to deliver a result.

Source: Daily Mail October 04, 2020 22:30 UTC