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Could sniffer dogs soon be used to detect Covid-19? (an update)

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This week, a study has added to the evidence that specially trained dogs could be used to sniff out people with Covid-19, showing that canines are faster than PCR tests and more accurate than lateral flow tests at detecting infections. Anand Jagatia speaks to the Guardian’s Science Correspondent Linda Geddes, who went to see the dogs in action Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
25 May 2021 English United Kingdom Science · Nature

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