Rapid antigen tests offer a convenient and inexpensive way of gauging the extent of Covid-19, although they are not as accurate as the polymerase chain reaction screening carried out by public hospitals and the private sector. Photo: Shutterstock
Rapid antigen tests offer a convenient and inexpensive way of gauging the extent of Covid-19, although they are not as accurate as the polymerase chain reaction screening carried out by public hospitals and the private sector. Photo: Shutterstock
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Mass self-testing can help Hong Kong prepare for when next wave hits

  • Officials will have a better understanding of the pandemic and what measures to adopt in future if as many city people as possible use their free antigen test kits

Rapid antigen tests offer a convenient and inexpensive way of gauging the extent of Covid-19, although they are not as accurate as the polymerase chain reaction screening carried out by public hospitals and the private sector. Photo: Shutterstock
Rapid antigen tests offer a convenient and inexpensive way of gauging the extent of Covid-19, although they are not as accurate as the polymerase chain reaction screening carried out by public hospitals and the private sector. Photo: Shutterstock
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