New Yorkers will be tested free of charge for antibodies to coronavirus: where and when
'08.05.2020'
Vita Popova
Mass testing will help you better understand how the virus spreads. This will protect the most vulnerable groups from infection at the initial stage. About where and when you can take the test for the presence of antibodies, reported in the City Hall of New York.
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The population of New York will start mass testing free of charge for antibodies to coronavirus. This was stated by mayor Bill de Blasio.
The city will be able to conduct its own antibody screening through collaboration with BioReference laboratories.
During the first two-week period, it is planned to test about 70 thousand New Yorkers - approximately 5000 tests per day.
“Many New Yorkers are wondering if they had the virus,” the mayor said. "While antibody tests are not a panacea for all problems, they will give our communities the knowledge they need to help us defeat this virus together."
The information received will be of great value to the city. It will help medical professionals analyze the presence and progression of the disease, as well as identify groups at risk. This, in turn, will protect the most vulnerable groups from infection at the initial stage.
Where and when will the test be made?
Free testing will begin from next week, it will be available exclusively by appointment.
Testing sites are located in Morrisania, East New York, Upper Manhattan, Concord and Long Island City. Register to pass the test, as well as find out the mode of operation of the items you can find out by hotline number which will be released a little later.
Individual test results will be available after 24-48 hours.
On the subject: Coronavirus in New York: who is at risk and who needs to be tested
In addition, the city plans to conduct 140 thousand antibody tests for medical workers and people who are fighting the virus at the forefront - employees of FDNY, DOC, NYPD.
Today, more than 8 medical workers in 000 hospitals have tested the presence of antibodies to coronavirus in New York.
