Study: Rapid COVID-19 Test Accurate Like Other Methods; Differentiates Between Existing Variations
CoVarScan, rapid COVID-19 test that identifies eight hotspot signals in SARS-CoV-2 virus, was created last year. CoVarScan was evaluated again and was found to be as accurate as other techniques for diagnosing COVID-19 and successful in differentiating between all existing variants. "Using this test, we can determine very quickly what variants are in the community and if a new variant is emerging," stated Dr. SoRelle senior author of the… read-more
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COVID-19 Delta Variant Found In More Than 180 Countries: WHO
The Delta variant, among all the other three variants of COVID-19, also the variant of concern has been found in more than 180 countries, and the others constitute only a small percentage. WHO Technical Lead, Maria Van Kerkhove said, "Less than one percent each of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma are currently circulating. It's really predominantly Delta around the world." Besides, several viruses spreading because Delta "has become fitter, she added… read-more
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