There are theories, but no proof, that the swabs have something(s) on them we wouldn't like and by swabbing nasally, they are able to apply the swab to the tissue separating the nasal cavity from the brain.
Johns Hopkins University confirms: You can be vaccinated with a PCR test, even without knowing
tapnewswire.com ^ | April 11, 2021 | Weaver
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