Saliva is more sensitive for SARS-CoV-2 detection than nasopharyngeal swabs

Summary by Professor Akiko Iwasaki:

"A super useful new study led by @awyllie13 shows that saliva is a better diagnostic sample for #COVID19 testing than nasopharyngeal swabs. Switching to saliva solves problems of shortage of swabs, PPE, saves healthcare labor and gives better sensitivity and consistency "

Summary and additional discussion here: https://twitter.com/VirusesImmunity/status/12530383813716623...