The reason this is notable is that they are cheek swabs and not the quite uncomfortable nasopharyngeal swabs. The latter also require a healthcare worker to be up close to the patient, increasing their risk of exposure. Oral swabs can be done by patients and the sample handled once at the lab.
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[ 6.0 ms ] story [ 18.3 ms ] threadThe reason this is notable is that they are cheek swabs and not the quite uncomfortable nasopharyngeal swabs. The latter also require a healthcare worker to be up close to the patient, increasing their risk of exposure. Oral swabs can be done by patients and the sample handled once at the lab.