Timing....3 Sep 2020 15:41
Putting 2 and 2 together….
Now go back to June 2020…‘In addition to the new application of using saliva from Optigene being piloted in Southampton, we are currently exploring the potential of other no-swab saliva-based coronavirus tests with companies, including Chronomics, Avacta, MAP Science and Oxford Nanoimaging (ONI).’ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-saliva-test-for-coronavirus-piloted-in-southampton
Yesterday…2 Sept Avacta RNS…‘Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Abingdon Health for the manufacture of Avacta's saliva-based rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test as part of its ongoing expansion of manufacturing capacity.’
Today…3 Sept MH announcement today…saliva tests in Salford…
Timing coincidence…nah….Avacta are ramping up for a reason and this Government is not going to be a one source purchaser…