KMBC: Rapid COVID-19 tests becoming more popular because of their accuracy

Rapid coronavirus testing has only been around for about three months, but doctors say they are pleased with it as a first line in detecting the disease.

KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd, an infectious disease physician at Saint Luke's Health System, about how the advances in testing and availability are making rapid testing more reliable.

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