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.