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Domestic dogs detect coronavirus much faster than laboratory tests

 Domestic dogs are trained to detect coronavirus in passengers at the airport.
According to RIA Novosti, this was stated by Anna Hielm-Bjorkman, Associate Professor of Clinical Research in Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki.

It is reported that the tests began a week ago at Helsinki Airport, and passengers apply voluntarily.

Volunteers are asked to wipe their skins with a napkin, then thrown into a bowl and taken to the dog. The procedure takes less than a minute.

At the same time, personal data of passengers is not collected for testing. If the result is positive, the person is sent to a health center. During the procedure, a number of features are taken into account, including the patient's allergy to the dog or fear of animals.

According to Hielm-Börkman, the practice involves domestic dogs, not service.

According to him, the training of dogs can last from several hours to several months.

5 October 2020
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