Health Ministry considering use of breath test to detect Covid-19


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Health Ministry (MOH) is considering the use of the breath test which has been identified as the latest tool to detect Covid-19 in Malaysia.

Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (pic) said the Medical Device Authority (MDA) will run a clinical test on the efficacy of the tool before giving its approval for use in the country.

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