Standard tests in New York City can take days. Wealthier people are turning to concierge services and small laboratories to get results in as little as 24 hours. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Tests (Medical)”
Your Coronavirus Test Is Positive. Maybe It Shouldn’t Be.
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2020
The usual diagnostic tests may simply be too sensitive and too slow to contain the spread of the virus. Source: New York Times
Why Antibody Tests Won’t Help You Much
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2020
Most antibody tests are useful only for large population surveys, diagnosis in certain children or when initial diagnostic testing fails, according to an expert panel. Source: New York Times
Covid-19 Antibody Tests Show What Parts of N.Y.C. Were Hit Hardest
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2020
The data from the city is on a far larger scale than previously released information, and includes all antibody test results reported to the city’s Department of Health. Source: New York Times
Rapid Testing is at Parties, Concerts and Hotels. Social Distance Still Required.
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2020
Determined to proceed with parties and events this summer, hosts are adding screenings at the door. But such measures are hardly a guarantee of safety, medical experts warn. Source: New York Times
Even Asymptomatic People Carry the Coronavirus in High Amounts
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2020
Researchers in South Korea found that roughly 30 percent of those infected never develop symptoms yet probably spread the virus. Source: New York Times
The Coronavirus Infected Hundreds at a Georgia Summer Camp
By Gotham Rex on July 31, 2020
The camp took precautions but did not require campers to wear masks, the C.D.C. reported. Singing and cheering may have helped spread the virus. Source: New York Times
Contact Tracing Is Failing in Many States. Here’s Why.
By Gotham Rex on July 31, 2020
Inadequate testing and protracted delays in producing results have crippled tracking and hampered efforts to contain major outbreaks. Source: New York Times
Children May Carry Coronavirus at High Levels, Study Finds
By Gotham Rex on July 30, 2020
The research does not prove that infected children are contagious, but it should influence the debate about reopening schools, some experts said. Source: New York Times
Your Coronavirus Antibodies Are Disappearing. Should You Care?
By Gotham Rex on July 26, 2020
Declining antibody levels do not mean less immunity, experts say. Besides, two widely used tests may detect the wrong antibodies. Source: New York Times
9-Day Waits for Test Results Threaten N.Y.C.’s Ability to Contain Virus
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2020
“Honestly, I don’t even really see the point in getting tested,” said one New Yorker who has waited nearly two weeks, with still no results. Source: New York Times
Can You Become Reinfected With Covid-19? It's Very Unlikely, Experts Say
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2020
Reports of reinfection instead may be cases of drawn-out illness. A decline in antibodies is normal after a few weeks, and people are protected from the coronavirus in other ways. Source: New York Times
Federal Officials Turn to a New Testing Strategy as Infections Surge
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2020
Millions of additional coronavirus tests may be processed with “pooling,” enabling widespread surveillance as the country struggles to reopen. Source: New York Times
Black and Latino Churches Offer Prayers, Hope and Coronavirus Testing
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2020
A public health program takes free tests and fellowship to communities in New York that have been devastated by Covid-19. Source: New York Times