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Re:The Virus Can Be Stopped, but Only with Harsh Steps, Expe... by Narty on Monday March 23, 2020 @08:26AM (#22663349)
Does the antibody test even exist yet? I was under the impression it doesn't.
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Re:The Virus Can Be Stopped, but Only with Harsh Steps, Expe... by DennisP on Monday March 23, 2020 @08:40AM (#22663476)
The FDA just approved one, and the company says it will ramp up production fast, but as far as I know it's not available in quantity yet.

https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/20-20-bioresponse-...

The FDA has given states the authority to approve antibody tests on their own.

https://globalbiodefense.com/2020/03/16/fda-pandemic-respons...

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Re:The Virus Can Be Stopped, but Only with Harsh Steps, Expe... by dbbk on Monday March 23, 2020 @08:28AM (#22663365)
They're due to arrive in weeks so I assume they do: https://www.cityam.com/millions-of-coronavirus-antibody-test...
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Re:The Virus Can Be Stopped, but Only with Harsh Steps, Expe... by yulaow on Monday March 23, 2020 @08:35AM (#22663424)
It sounds like the politician hopes the tests are "built" in few weeks but the producer has not them yet and I am not sure they will have in "a few weeks" unless he means months
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Re:The Virus Can Be Stopped, but Only with Harsh Steps, Expe... by Narty on Monday March 23, 2020 @08:32AM (#22663392)
Well that's great news!
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