Tag: tests
Antigen coronavirus tests of 117,670 people gave 47% false negatives
A large, new survey of 117,670 people from Denmark’s Statens Serum Institut (SSI) showed that PCR tests found 4,069 positive samples but subsequent antigen tests captured only 2,159 of them.… ...More...
New Breton variant of coronavirus that evades PCR tests “a specific variant of the 20C clade”
A new variant (derived from Clade 20C) has been detected in the context of a cluster at the Lannion hospital center, in the Côtes d’Armor.… ...More...
What are the different types of coronavirus tests? PCR, Lateral Flow, antibody, antigen tests explained
Sky News has looked at the different types of COVID-19 tests available.… ...More...
Used coronavirus test kits handed to students in Selly Oak, Birmingham
Birmingham’s drop and collect coronavirus testing service remains suspended after used coronavirus test kits were handed to students in Selly Oak.… ...More...