The US is depending on tests that can tell if you've ever had the coronavirus to help reopen the economy. But millions are flooding the market and we don't know how accurate they really are.
A health worker in protective gear takes a blood sample from a woman to test for the coronavirus on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.Companies are flooding the US healthcare system with millions of tests that are designed to detect whether you've ever had theBut concerns are emerging that some of the tests are rushed and inaccurate, and that they're being improperly marketed.
Large rollouts of the kits, in tandem with contract tracing and other surveillance, could help officials with decisions about reopening the economy, according to the World Health Organization. Once communities have been widely infected, movement restrictions and closures become less necessary. Some are claiming their tests are FDA-approved, which isn't the case, according to the FDA. Most of the tests come from China, according to a recent
They can also mistake antibodies in the blood that fight against other coronaviruses, some of which cause the common cold, for novel coronavirus antibodies, according to Matthew Harrison, a managing director in biotechnology research for Morgan Stanley.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Antibody tests could be key to reopening the country. Here's how they work.After weeks of sheltering in place, Americans are asking how soon we can return to a more normal life outside our homes. Much of the answer might be in these tests.
Read more »
New York Starts 'Aggressive' Coronavirus Antibody Testing In Quest To Reopen EconomyNew York will randomly select 3,000 people for antibody tests that will look for indications that their bodies have fought off the virus — a step officials say is essential for reopening the economy.
Read more »
Governors say Trump continues to be wrong on coronavirus testingPresident Trump is pushing for the the U.S. to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. But state leaders say coronavirus testing lags too far behind.
Read more »
'All money is not good': Atlantic City mayor says opening economy too early would be 'senseless'WATCH: 'All money is not good money,' says Atlantic City Mayor Small. 'Our economy will rebound. It would be senseless to open up the economy and let people come here from all over ... in our casinos, in our businesses, and this virus isn't under control.'
Read more »