It is hoped the Oxsed RaViD Direct test will play a major part in bringing back global travel and reviving economies. Photo: Dickson Lee
It is hoped the Oxsed RaViD Direct test will play a major part in bringing back global travel and reviving economies. Photo: Dickson Lee

Rapid Covid-19 test on trial at Hong Kong airport may miss some infections, University of Oxford professor admits

  • Scientist behind 30-minute test says infections with very low viral loads may fall under radar but designers insist overall accuracy is higher than 90 per cent
  • Much rests on reliability of the University of Oxford screening method, seen as key to opening up global travel, economies

It is hoped the Oxsed RaViD Direct test will play a major part in bringing back global travel and reviving economies. Photo: Dickson Lee
It is hoped the Oxsed RaViD Direct test will play a major part in bringing back global travel and reviving economies. Photo: Dickson Lee
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