Singapore's new Covid-19 test kit by DSO and A*Star cuts testing time by half

The Resolute Covid-19 test kit developed by DSO National Laboratories and A*Star can deliver test results in about 1.5 hours. - The Straits Times/Asian News Network

SINGAPORE, July 18 (The Straits Times/ANN): Scientists here have developed an improved Covid-19 test kit that can deliver results more quickly - halving processing time from about four hours to less than two.

With earlier results, patients can be given medical treatment more quickly if needed.