Health experts have warned a new COVID-19 saliva test being rolled out in Victoria should be used only as a back-up for those who refuse a throat and nasal swab
She said there was also a risk of false negatives with throat-only swabs, with the nasopharyngeal test – where a 15cm swab is inserted into the cavity between the nose and mouth – the most reliable.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday said one of the reasons for the high refusal rate for nose and throat swab tests in Victoria's quarantine hotels was parents withholding consent for their small children. "We think it will play a role in bolstering testing reach across the state, particularly ... in vulnerable populations or in people who have trouble with the throat swab such as children or other individuals who find it more acceptable."
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