"Serological tests are carried out on a voluntary basis. The purpose of these tests is to find out if people have been infected with the virus before. Antibodies are formed in the body of people infected with the virus, which provides the formation of temporary immunity.
The statement came from infectious diseases specialist Vasif Aliyev, who spoke about the development of an action plan for serological testing to study immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Azerbaijan.
"Because most people take COVID-19 lightly or asymptomatically, it is possible to find out if they have antibodies in their body after a blood test. The purpose of the tests is to determine what percentage of the population is immune to the coronavirus.
In the autumn, in the next waves, everyone is wondering how long the human immunity to the virus will last. Therefore, serological tests are important to find answers to these questions. Tests do not pose any danger, they are studied by blood tests. Moreover, it is fully funded by the state. Citizens will be able to learn the results of the test at no cost.
Once people have a clear understanding of the nature of the medical project, interest in these tests will increase. At this stage, the person cannot apply himself, random people are selected to find out how prepared and protected the population is for the next stages of the virus. The tests are made in Europe and are of high quality. In this regard, it is safe, "said the doctor.
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