Antibody tests initiated in Male City on 15th October. These antibody tests may tell you if you had a past infection with the virus that causes Covid-19.
This Seroprevalence study initiated in the greater Male’ area on Thursday, can Identify past exposure to Covid-19. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has stated that the initial participants would be children under the age of 18, and the testing will continue to people of all ages.
HPA has already stated not to continue any antibody testing without a prior permit from HPA. As per the HPA, the tests should be done through laboratories following the National laboratory guidelines, and the tests should be done by trained people.
This Seroprevalence study initiated in the greater Male’ area on Thursday, can Identify past exposure to Covid-19. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has stated that the initial participants would be children under the age of 18, and the testing will continue to people of all ages.
Sero-prevalence study initiated in the greater Male’ area today. Objective of the study is to:
— Health Protection Agency (@HPA_MV) October 15, 2020
🔸Identify past exposure to #COVID19
Participants are of age under 18 pic.twitter.com/PE3HWVDA3w
HPA has already stated not to continue any antibody testing without a prior permit from HPA. As per the HPA, the tests should be done through laboratories following the National laboratory guidelines, and the tests should be done by trained people.
