B.C. researchers get world-wide attention for developing ‘gargle test’ for COVID-19

B.C. researchers are getting international attention for developing a gargle test for COVID-19, which can replace the uncomfortable and sometimes painful nasal swab. Linda Aylesworth reports.

• COVID-19 gargle tests to be distributed to Vancouver students who develop symptoms at school
• COVID-19 ‘gargle test’ now available for adults on B.C.’s South Coast
• So long swabs: B.C. unveils new mouth-rinse COVID-19 test for kids