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Saliva or Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimens for Detection of SARS-CoV-2.
Wyllie Anne L et al. The New England journal of medicine 2020 Aug

Given the growing need for testing, our findings provide support for the potential of saliva specimens in the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Collection of saliva samples by patients negates the need for interaction with health care workers, a source of testing bottlenecks. This also alleviates demands for supplies of swabs and personal protective equipment.

Scientists are reporting several cases of Covid-19 reinfection — but the implications are complicated
A Joseph, Stat News, August 28, 2020