A study published last night revealed the CovidNudge test – a machine the size of a shoebox – does not deliver any ‘false positive’ results, meaning all those who test positive are carrying the virus. The NHS has already ordered 5,000 machines and 5.8 million testing cartridges, at the cost of about £30 per test. They were used by the London Symphony Orchestra last month to give musicians the all-clear to perform at the Proms. Some 10,000 people have been tested on the NHS so far, with a major roll-out due in the coming weeks. The team is also modifying the device so the test can simultaneously assess other respiratory diseases.

Source: The Nation September 17, 2020 23:02 UTC