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Peru launches use of rapid molecular tests for COVID-19

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Lima, Oct 9 (EFE).- The Hipolito Unanue Hospital in the Peruvian capital became the second hospital in the country to launch the use of rapid molecular tests, a new technology that saves time to detect the presence of the virus in a similar way to PCR.Peru has relaxed some of the measures imposed earlier to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, however, the government still insisted that the elders limit their outings and stay home. (Camera: MIKHAIL HUACÁN).SHOT LIST: A LABORATORY OF HIPOLITO UNANUE HOSPITAL, IN LIMA, PERU.

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