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March 17, 2020 13: 37:52
Scientists are requiring random blood testing to track the spread of COVID-19 and help in the fight for treatment, as cases continue to climb up in Australia.
Bottom line:
- Blood testing might help scientists find out about exposure and establish coronavirus antibodies
- The questionable practice has currently attracted international attention, but diagnostic testing is expensive
- Days-long hold-ups in COVID-19 testing has actually raised concerns for the risk of community transmission
Most of screening for coronavirus is conducted by using respiratory system swabs, where samples are taken from a client’s nos