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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...

April 3, 2021March 19, 2022 Coronaheadsup.com Antigen, Coronavirus, Denmark, Infection, PCR, Testing

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 CĂ´tes d’Armor.  More...

March 20, 2021August 8, 2022 Coronaheadsup.com 20C, 20C/H655Y, B.1.616, Breton Variant, Coronavirus, Europe, France, Health, Infection, Science, Symptoms, Testing, Transmission, Variants

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...

March 1, 2021August 8, 2022 Coronaheadsup.com Coronavirus, Health, Infection, Testing

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...

November 13, 2020August 8, 2022 Coronaheadsup.com Coronavirus, England, Europe, Health
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