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Researchers test Covid-19 detection device in Bangkok

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Bangkok, Aug 20 (EFE/EPA).-Thai researchers from Chulalongkorn University collected Friday samples to test a device which detects Covid-19 from perspiration at a market in Bangkok. Researcher Assistant Professor Chadin Kulsing from the Chemistry Department, Science Faculty of Chulalongkorn University, who is working on the the portable device to detect Covid-19 told Efe the machine takes about 15 minutes to show a result with an accuracy rate of nearly 95 percent.Data collection showed Covid-19 patients have some chemicals that were very distinct that are likely to come from aromatic substances produced by certain bacteria in the perspiration of the coronavirus patients, according to professor Chadin.(Camera: NARONG SANGNAK)SHOT LIST: THAI RESEARCHERS FROM CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY COLLECTING DATA SAMPLES AT A LOCAL MARKET IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.

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