South Korean health officials have approved a new test for COVID-19 disease.This test can identify both COVID-19 and seasonal signs influenza From the same blood sample..
Authorities say the exam may help prevent problems in the hospital as the medical community continues to fight the coronavirus.
As the COVID-19 health crisis extends to the flu season, South Korea, like most countries, has struggled to control the virus. Some experts warn that the virus can easily spread during the colder months when people spend more time indoors.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported 118 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Most often, it occurred in densely populated Seoul.
The number of infected people nationwide is 26,925, of which 474 have died.
Koreans are increasingly going out to the public after the government eased social distance restrictions last month to support the economic downturn.
Used by health authorities trace Contact information and other means to control the virus “such efforts are being made. Exceeded the pace It depends on how fast the virus spreads, “said Yun Tae-ho, a health ministry official. Yun spoke at a press conference.
The new test targets genes found in both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. This test is a more complex version of the test used to identify COVID-19 from fluids taken from the nose and throat. The laboratory uses machines to spread the genetic material so that even the smallest amount of virus can be measured.
COVID-19 and influenza are difficult to distinguish by them Symptoms, Yun said. Therefore, getting an answer in 3-6 hours helps the patient and ” burden Of a healthcare professional, “he added.
Also on Wednesday, the Indian capital, New Delhi, reported a record high of 6,725 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. The number of new cases is the highest since March. Last week, New Delhi reported about 5,200 infections a day.
There are a total of 8.3 million cases in India, with 123,611 deaths from COVID-19.
In Sri Lanka, more than 200 police officers are infected with the coronavirus due to an increasing number of cases in and around the capital Colombo.An additional 2,200 police officers Segregated Because of a virus. Health officials have linked infectious diseases to the country’s major fish markets.
Since March, the total number of cases in Sri Lanka has reached 11,744, of which 23 have died. The government has ordered a curfew in the densely populated western provinces. Authorities closed schools and major public institutions and banned public rallies.
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The Associated Press reported this story. Susan Shand adapted it to learning English. George Glow was the editor.
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The words of this story
Impacta –N. Common viruses that often affect people in winter
sample –N. A small piece of something tested
trace— Adjustment Following previous contact with humans
passing -v. Move beyond the marker
Symptoms –N. Indicators of possible illness, cough, and fever
burden –N. Heavy luggage to carry
quarantine -v. Isolate people with infectious diseases
