Popov: In Russia it is planned population-based study of antibody COVID-19

While conducting population studies of the Russian population for antibodies to COVID-19 premature, but it is planned. About this stated the head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova in an interview with RIA “Novosti”.

In her words, to carry out such a study is possible not earlier than several weeks after the peak of the epidemic of the coronavirus. According to Popova, already have an understanding of how such a study will be conducted in different regions, work is planned. “Identified contingent is the time to prepare,” — said Popov.

She pointed out: according to scientists, must be at least 7 weeks after the peak of the outbreak. Only after that can be seen from the population those antibodies which are responsible for immune response at a further meeting with the infection.

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