From building up defenses in the nose to slowing down a virus’s ability to make copies of itself, scientists are rolling out a raft of creative approaches to fighting infection.
Of the clinics
Stuff contacted to inquire about the cost of a pre-departure test, Riccarton Clinic in Christchurch was one of the cheapest. For $182, patients receive a single swab result and fit to fly certificate. Clinics in Wellington and Auckland quoted a minimum of $250. Professor David Murdoch, the dean and head of campus at the University of Otago and the co-leader of The Infection Group, said prices may differ depending on processing methods used by laboratories, and the processing time required.
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People travelling abroad may need to present a negative pre-departure test in order to board the plane.