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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    A Kiwi science company says its saliva tests could be used to improve our Covid-19 response

    A Kiwi science company says its saliva tests could be used to improve our Covid-19 response


    Rako says people are more keen to get their tests.

    He says some people are reluctant to get a second or third nasal swab because of discomfort.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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