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Czech lab presents new test that detects coronavirus and influenza

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Prague, Sep 9 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Martin Divisek).- The laboratories of the Prague University Hospital presented Wednesday the rapid test viRNAtrap, which can detect influenza and coronavirus. The new test could help to accelerate and unify the results next autumn and winter, when it will be more difficult to distinguish the symptoms of both diseases.FOOTAGE OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE TEST AT THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN PRAGUE.SOUNDBITES OF RESEARCHER LENKA PIHEROVA.

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