Slovakia should significantly increase the number of tests for coronavirus soon, as a team of Slovak scientists headed by Slovak company MultiplexDX has developed a diagnostic PCR test. At the same time, a foundation established by Slovak internet security company ESET will finance the first 100,000 tests of this kind. Scientists explained that the test, which has been specifically developed for identifying Slovak SARS-CoV-2 strains, allows for reliable diagnostics in the early stages of the infection. The test is currently in its final phase of development and should subsequently undergo the certification process. After that, it will be offered to the Public Health Office, a move that could take place within three weeks.
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