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The two top makers of the highly specialized swabs used to test patients for the novel coronavirus are straining to keep up with the demand, even as both the Italian and U.S. governments are working ...

Apple said today that the nasal swab company it invested in last year has shipped more than 15 million COVID collection kits across the country and increased its test-kit production by almost 4000% ...

As anyone who has gotten a COVID-19 test can confirm, having a swab stuck up your nose is not a pleasant experience. Most people experience discomfort and watery eyes, though the sensation doesn't ...