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I believe the UK just ordered millions of antibody tests, that will tell you if you've previously had the virus. If we can confirm that people who previously ha
by dbbk 7y ago
I believe the UK just ordered millions of antibody tests, that will tell you if you've previously had the virus. If we can confirm that people who previously had it are immune, we should be able to selectively let those back into normal society a lot faster.
That's my understanding, I may be wrong.
- Narty 7y agoDoes the antibody test even exist yet? I was under the impression it doesn't.
- DennisP 7y agoThe FDA just approved one, and the company says it will ramp up production fast, but as far as I know it's not available in quantity yet. https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/20-20-bioresponse-to-launch-rapid-coronavirus-test-kits-in-u-s-following-green-light-from-fda/ https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/20-20-bioresponse-... The FDA has given states the authority to approve antibody tests on their own. https://globalbiodefense.com/2020/03/16/fda-pandemic-response-states-can-now-approve-covid-19-diagnostics-serology-testing/ https://globalbiodefense.com/2020/03/16/fda-pandemic-respons...
- dbbk 7y agoThey're due to arrive in weeks so I assume they do: https://www.cityam.com/millions-of-coronavirus-antibody-tests-expected-to-arrive-in-weeks/ https://www.cityam.com/millions-of-coronavirus-antibody-test...
- iso1631 7y agoWhich creates a two-tier society. Those with antibodies get to go about their business, go out to cafes and pubs, get hired for jobs which antibodyless people can't do. Those who don't have the antibodies are stuck under house arrest, so decide "ahh screw it, I'm going to go and get infected".
- bitcharmer 7y agoWould you rather keep the immune people at home to satisfy some odd urge of "social justice"?
- Dahoon 7y agoWhat next? Juden signs on houses?
- lazyjones 7y agoThose without antibodies can get plasma with antibodies. https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/05/how-blood-plasma-from-recovered-patients-could-help-treat-coronavirus/ https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/05/how-blood-plasma-from-re...