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Your Next Covid-19 Test Could Be a Dog’s Sniff

A new type of Covid-19 test comes with four legs and a wagging tail.

A growing body of research by scientists and dog trainers from the U.S. to the United Arab Emirates suggests that dogs can use their powerful sense of smell to sniff out Covid-19 infections, including in people without symptoms.