The Hong Kong government is getting ready to roll out a universal coronavirus test for anyone who wants it as the city battles a new wave of coronavirus infections. Authorities say the mass tests with the help of mainland experts is to start by next week and private doctors have been urged to help with the process. Professor Benjamin Cowling of the University of Hong Kong raised doubts about the effectiveness of the mass tests, saying testing everyone would turn up about 100 to 200 cases. Cowling also told RTHK that he has doubts about public participation in the exercise. In a email sent to private practitioners, the authorities urged them to help in the collection of throat swabs.

Source: The Standard August 17, 2020 03:11 UTC