American diplomats in China complain they were forced to take anal swab tests for coronavirus Washington said procedure was ‘undignified’ and told staff to refuse to take it Beijing has since claimed the test was given ‘in error’ as diplomats are exempt China’s Foreign ministry spokesman denied the claims made by US officials By Tom Pyman … Read more
Chinese authorities have labelled a viral video ‘fake’ after it purportedly showed people walking ‘like penguins’ following an anal swab to test for the novel coronavirus. Officials assured citizens that they would not waddle like the flightless birds after undergoing the medical procedure, which is being used in the country to screen COVID-19 cases. Some … Read more
‘Are there any plans for it in Australia?’ The Project’s Peter Helliar leaves his co-hosts in stitches as he discusses China’s new anal swab coronavirus tests By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:49 GMT, 27 January 2021 | Updated: 12:49 GMT, 27 January 2021 The Project’s Peter Helliar didn’t hold back when he … Read more
Beijing is using anal swabs to test its residents for coronavirus, a method that expert says is more accurate and raise the chances of detecting the virus. To collect the nucleic acid samples, the swab needs to be inserted about two to three centimetres (0.8 to 1.2 inches) into one’s rectum and rotated for several … Read more