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Emirates airline has begun administering coronavirus antibody blood tests on passengers before they board its flights at Dubai International Airport, according to a report.
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From our perspective this a great initiative by Emirates Airlines and we were delighted to hear of it. Testing is absolutely the way to beat coronavirus and the choice to use instant antibody tests is a wise one. Antibody testing is an invaluable tool for access control, as it allows you to screen out asymptomatic carriers of the virus. Research shows that up to 80% of people infected with the virus could be asymptomatic carriers.
It’s fair to say that at the moment the prospect of boarding an airplane with a large number of strangers could certainly be anxiety inducing. Testing like this doesn’t just stop the spread of the virus, it is a great way to reassure passengers and helps to build a sense of trust and psychological safety.
Although the airline has only just started using these tests, it’s a promising start and hopefully other airlines will follow suit. If you would like to purchase Antibody testing for yourself, then you can find them and other Covid-19 private tests here.
Please note that in the medical and testing industry, science and research are always changing. As such, facts and opinion written in our articles may become out of date and must never be considered medical advice. Always contact your GP If you are concerned about your health.
We have both Antigen & Antibody private tests available to order which will help you determine your past or present exposure to the coronavirus.
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