No more nose swabs? Why a saliva test for COVID-19 could be a 'game changer'

Good news — spitting into a cup may soon be an alternative to having an extra-long swab pushed up your nose to test for COVID-19. Unfortunately, it isn’t yet available in Canada, but here’s why the test, and its emergency authorization in the U.S., could be a big step forward in keeping the pandemic under control. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/salivadirect-covid-test-1.5693375?cmp=rss #news/health