The Hong Kong government previously said the airport trial would shed some light on whether the new rapid test might shorten waiting times for international arrivals. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Hong Kong government previously said the airport trial would shed some light on whether the new rapid test might shorten waiting times for international arrivals. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong’s trial of rapid Covid-19 tests extended by a week as early results show detection levels underperforming

  • The new tests, which return results in under an hour, are seen as a key to jump-starting international air travel
  • But the screenings have a sensitivity rate below 90 per cent, demanding a number of adjustments, according to an infectious disease expert

Elizabeth Cheung
Victor Ting and Elizabeth Cheung

Updated: 12:23am, 11 Nov, 2020

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The Hong Kong government previously said the airport trial would shed some light on whether the new rapid test might shorten waiting times for international arrivals. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Hong Kong government previously said the airport trial would shed some light on whether the new rapid test might shorten waiting times for international arrivals. Photo: EPA-EFE