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Saliva tests could be used for care home residents
The UK government's testing co-ordinator has addressed concerns raised by care home providers.
Sam Monaghan, chief executive of care provider MHA, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that care home staff were having difficulty getting a testing slot and receiving results quickly.
Professor John Newton said: “There’s a lot being done and things are improving fast." He said an enhanced helpline for staff had been created, as well as mobile units.
Meanwhile, the government is looking at saliva tests, which are less invasive than the nose and throat swabs, and can be particularly beneficial for people with dementia.
“The saliva testing is a really interesting one and there are a number of companies… developing these.
“So we are actively looking at those and we are engaging with the companies and if they prove to be better then we will use those," Prof Newton said.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-52512663