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  TORONTO -- Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario are developing an at-home saliva test for COVID-19 that can be ready in 20 minutes, something they say could be a key to returning to a normal life. University of Waterloo professor Sushanta Mitra is one of the co-lead researchers on this project. He spoke with CTVs Your Morning on Wednesday to talk about the saliva test. The tests work by placing saliva on a paper device, which uses nanoparticles that can target the SARS-CoV...

Date Time Adding speed to COVID-testing Researchers at the University of Waterloo are developing a new COVID-19 test that can be administered at home using saliva, aiming to deliver a positive or negative result in less than 20 minutes. It’s a possible solution to the current delays in receiving test results and a much more pleasant option for those requiring frequent tests, researchers said. They hope the tests will become available over the counter at pharmacies across Canada. “The use of...