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. 2021 Oct 11;28(7):taab135.
doi: 10.1093/jtm/taab135.

Are rapid antigen SARS-Cov-2 tests effective for mass screening of travelers at airports? The Olympic experience

Jaime R Torres  1
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Are rapid antigen SARS-Cov-2 tests effective for mass screening of travelers at airports? The Olympic experience

Jaime R Torres. J Travel Med. .

Abstract

Usefulness of mass screening of arriving travelers at airports through rapid antigenic tests to reduce importation of SARS-Cov-2 into low incidence settings remains unproven. Recent successful Olympic experience indicates the need for additional strategies, including supervised quarantines, frequent retesting and close follow up of positive individuals to achieve this goal.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; airports; antigen testing; point of entry; saliva.

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