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Rapid virus testing is two weeks away

Kemri Centre for Virus Research Deputy Director Joel Lutomia.

In two weeks, Kenyans might be able to do rapid testing to determine whether one has the coronavirus, if plans by a team of local scientists are anything to go by.

The tests will be designed like the rapid HIV diagnostic tests kits, which will be able to give results in three to 15 minutes. The aim is to test as many Kenyans as possible in a bid to curb the current coronavirus pandemic.

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