Coronavirus Q when will home testing kits be available?

Anne Gulland
·1 min read
Coronavirus testing kits are prepared at a clinical lab - Steve Helber/AP
Coronavirus testing kits are prepared at a clinical lab - Steve Helber/AP

Testing for the coronavirus is the hot topic at the moment. What is an antigen test and what is an antibody test? Why can't I do one at home?  And will one be available soon? Home testing would speed up diagnosis and would be vital for doctors and nurses to know whether they are infected and can or cannot return to work. They would also help with the eventual roll out of a coronavirus vaccine.

Anne Gulland, Deputy Global Health Editor, will be answering your questions on testing from 1 p.m. (GMT) today.

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