[pb]

The saliva stays inside the tube for that very reason. The test specifically identifies the virus, not the antibodies, again for the reason you identify.

Currently most public buildings are closed, so adding ten minutes is a big improvement relative to that. Also, it probably took them more than ten minutes to drive to work, so I don't think it's completely implausible.

[adpirz]

Assuming everything goes to plan, how will these be staffed and manufactured at scale?

[pb]

It's a fully automated solution, like an airport kiosk or a subway turnstile. Maybe I need to make that more clear?

[bosswipe]

Yes, I didn't get that from the essay. It's a fully automated scanner that can be operated by the person being tested?

[tln]

How far along is development?

[mkolodny]

People hop over subway turnstiles all the time. It would have to be more secure than that to make me feel safe once I'm inside.

You could have security guards with masks at every entrance. But if even one person with COVID-19 gets past security, you could start an outbreak.