A week ago getting tests for front line staff was very slow, now it is just slow.
At the moment tests are done on:
1. NHS and care staff with symptoms who are isolating - if negative they can return to work.
2. Family members of the above who have symptoms - if they are negative it means the healthcare worker can RTW.
3. Patients requiring hospital level care with symptoms of Covid - if positive they are kept away from those who are negative.
At some point an antibody test will be available which will show who is immune (ie has been exposed to Covid and has had an effective immune response) whether or not they have symptoms - this will initially be for critical workers only.
Last edited by: Lygonos on Wed 25 Mar 20 at 18:11
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