U.K-A comprehensive antibody testing program will be launched for those who test positive coronavirus, this government Has been announced.
The program will provide thousands of adults with tests every day, aiming to improve the understanding of the protection of the following antibodies and obtain “important” data Coronavirus disease Infection and vaccination.
Starting from Tuesday, people over the age of 18 from any of the four UK countries can choose to join the program when undergoing a PCR test.
Of the people who test positive for the coronavirus, as many as 8,000 will undergo a two-finger prick antibody test, which will be completed at home and sent back for analysis.
The first time must be taken as soon as possible after the positive result, and the second time must be taken after 28 days.
The UK Health Security Agency, which runs the program, will work with NHS testing and tracking services in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and use the test results to monitor the antibody levels of positive cases across the UK.
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Jesse Jackson was hospitalized due to coronavirus
The famous civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and his 77-year-old wife Jacqueline were hospitalized after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
The 79-year-old Pastor Jackson received the first dose of the vaccine in January.
Covid cases increase in New Zealand
New Zealand has recorded 21 new Covid cases as the current outbreak of highly contagious delta variants in the community continues to increase.
It increased the number of infections associated with the outbreak to 72 cases.
As the epidemic has spread beyond the two major cities, this Pacific country with a population of 5.1 million will be strictly locked down until midnight on Tuesday.
Australian Prime Minister defends the blockade
Prime Minister Scott Morrison today defended Australia’s lockdown strategy against the coronavirus, saying that the strategy will continue until at least 70% of the population is fully vaccinated, as the number of daily infections broke the record.
The 914 cases of highly infectious delta variants on Sunday exceeded the 894 cases a day earlier.
Mr. Morrison said: “You can’t stand the blockade forever. At some point, you need to change gears, and this is done at 70% speed.”
Australia cases continue to increase
The state of Victoria, Australia, has been locked down for the sixth time since the pandemic began. Today, 65 cases of local infection have been recorded, bringing the total number of current outbreaks to 440 active cases.
Despite intensified efforts, New South Wales still has 830 new infections today, while the Australian Capital Territory, where the capital Canberra is located, has 19 cases.
Nationwide, the total number of active cases is close to 12,000.
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