A new injectable biosensor could provide an early warning system of COVID-19 infection, spotting the virus up to 48 hours before symptoms appear.
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With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines well underway in most developed countries, attention is now beginning to focus on other aspects of the fight against the virus that has significantly changed our lives.
One of the most crucial aspects of the COVID-19 battle is the early detection of the virus. Because of how it can be transmitted before symptoms manifest, and because many people with the disease will remain asymptomatic, spotting COVID-19 early is vital in slowing its spread.