Brits travelling to Spain could be the first to take the test which are due to be available in a matter of days for holidaymakers arriving in the Canary Islands
The breakthrough "less invasive" test for the detection of COVID-19 would replace the traditional swabs with a liquid which tourists would take as a mouthwash.The system, which also has a very low cost, is expected to be operational shortly once the test is approved by the European Medicines Agency.
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