Scientists in Scotland have developed a new technology to detect the presence of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in a patient using X-rays. The group of experts, from the University of West Scotland (UWS), said the diagnosis method uses artificial intelligence (AI) and returns results in just a few minutes. They further claimed the test results are 98% accurate, according to The Glasgow Times.

Presently, RT-PCR is the most widely used method of COVID-19 testing and is considered the most accurate. However, it is not readily available in all countries and can take several hours to return a result. The scientists at UWS said their method uses already available technology and can be particularly helpful in countries with a shortage of RT-PCR tests. Details