Canada’s approval of first serological test a step in forming ‘wider testing strategy,’ says Tam

According to Health Canada, Ottawa is aiming to collect and test at least one million blood samples from Canadians over the next two years.

Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, says while the serological tests can help show if people who have been infected are immune to the virus, she cautions more research needs to be done.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PALAK MANGAT

May 13, 2020

The government’s approval of the first COVID-19 serological test is a step in helping Canada form a "wider testing strategy" as the country gradually eases lockdown measures and develops plans for coping with the pandemic, says ...

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