UCSF expert working on quicker diagnostic test for #coronavirus: “might be able to diagnose the virus within two hours in “point of care” settings, like doctor’s offices, ER, and airport — could be ready within weeks to be made widely available” sfchronicle.com/bayarea/articl…
2) There is another RT PCR rapid molecular test for the new #coronavirus published by HK researchers. 100% specificity and perfect sensitivity in 2 +samples tested. Just want to make sure this other group’s rapid test is well recognized too. academic.oup.com/clinchem/advan…
3) CDC authors report on the first US coronavirus case (the WA state one) in the @NEJM:
4) I just read this NEJM CDC case report of deeper- it’s Table 2 on the RT PCR test actually was interesting. They consistently picked up positive test with nose swab, but other fluids were quite inconsistent. Hope they standardize the sampling worldwide. nejm.org/doi/full/10.10… 
