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What we’ve learned: COVID-19 tests, contagion, immunity
The U.S. now has about a million confirmed coronavirus cases. Epidemiologist Janet Hamilton says many different tests have been manufactured, and their accuracies vary.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenThe U.S. now has about a million confirmed coronavirus cases. Epidemiologist Janet Hamilton says many different tests have been manufactured, and their accuracies vary. She also explains the different (and sometimes intermittent) symptoms, the role of air quality and temperature in the virus’ survival, and whether you’re immune to another infection if you’ve recovered from COVID-19.
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4 storiesTest inaccuracies, sporadic shedding, immunity: What scientists know about COVID-19
The U.S. now has about a million confirmed coronavirus cases. Epidemiologist Janet Hamilton says many different tests have been manufactured, and their accuracies vary. She also explains the different (and sometimes intermittent) symptoms, the role of air quality and temperature in the virus’ survival, and whether you’re immune to another infection if you’ve recovered from COVID-19.
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