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Covid-19: First antibody test gets green light in SA, but use will be limited | Citypress

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The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority has approved its first Covid-19 antibody test amid criticism that it is too slow and too cautious in approving applications for the registration of such tests, writes Adele Baleta.

 

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