Scientists in the UK have found that a new electronic device can detect COVID-19 infection from body odour samples.
The scientists said in a new study that the device “could be a potential COVID-19 screening tool.”
The researchers, who are from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM); RoboScientific Ltd, a biotechnology company; and Durham University, carried out the experiment with organic semi-conducting (OSC) sensors.
The study, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, also found that the device could also be a breakthrough regarding air travel safety.
