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Old 20th Apr 2020, 02:36
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Emma Royds
 
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Originally Posted by Nuweiba
Wrong ! The WHO are talking about the anti-body tests - not actual Covid 19 tests. Instant Covid 19 tests exist in other jurisdictions as well.
A link below to EU guidance that is published by the Ministry of Health in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg Government - Ministry of Health

Q: Can a blood test detect the presence of the virus?
A: No. Only a test on respiratory secretions is currently available to detect the presence of the new coronavirus.


The EK press release shows a picture of a blood test being conducted and not a nasopharyngeal swab being taken.
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