Pulmonology professor Theodoros Vasilakopoulos said that in this period, when the pandemic is progressing, “a negative self-test does not guarantee us anything, and only the molecular PCR test is still the most reliable.” In an interview with the OPEN channel, the expert emphasized that he means the results of self-testing. Given that the pandemic is […]
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A trip to the village for Easter with a self test
Epidemiologists intend to open the “window” at Easter, that is, to allow the country’s residents to go to their parental homes, to the village. And if they finally decide that it is safe against the coronavirus, then moving outside the prefecture by car and possibly even by ferries (visiting the islands) will become possible. If […]
Self-test: what to do if the result is positive
Since the weekly self-test for coronavirus is entering our lives from the end of next week, we need to know what to do if the answer is positive. Self-diagnostic tests are expected to be available in pharmacies in a week, and if a positive result is found, we will have to perform a specific procedure. […]
Self tests identify 9,000 cases in asymptomatic carriers
Pulmonology professor Nikolaos Tsanakis believes that as a result of self-testing for COVID-19, an increase in the number of new cases will be found, since many citizens have asymptomatic disease. According to the expert, in the coming days, the actual number of cases of detection of infected people may approach 9,000. In particular, the professor, […]
How to conduct a self test: step by step instructions
In a few days, a large-scale self-testing project will start, which, according to the estimates of the Greek authorities and the Commission of Epidemiologists, will significantly improve the detection of coronavirus cases and will gradually lift quarantine measures. According to the government’s plan, the self test program will start on April 5. During its validity, […]
Self-testing is the solution to curbing the pandemic
Manolis Dermitzakis, a professor of genetics based in Geneva, expresses concern over whether Greece will be able to keep the number of coronavirus cases low until May, when tourism is expected to open. Speaking about the innovation, the practice of self-testing, the expert notes that this is another important measure to reduce cases of the […]