Coronavirus Antigen Testing Gets Green Light In Germany
Boost for testing volumes and Paul-Ehrlich-Institut role gets industry support
Executive Summary
Germany is adjusting the national COVID-19 testing strategy, which from mid-October will include the use of antigen tests.
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