Evaluation of dried blood spots as alternative sampling material for serological detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies using established ELISAs

During the current pandemic, antibody testing based on venous serum helps to determine whether the tested person has been previously infected with SAR...

Accuracy of serological testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies: First results of a large mixed-method evaluation study

Serological immunoassays that can identify protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 are needed to adapt quarantine measures, assess vaccination response...

Young Adults' COVID-19 Testing Intentions: The Role of Health Beliefs and Anticipated Regret

Study: Young adults are at high risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and transmission due to their social b...

[Hygiene measures against COVID-19 in routine outpatient care : Acceptance by the patients?]

No screening with rapid antigen tests has yet been established. More than half the responders reported to receive a mouth-nose covering (yes, maybe 14...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) universal screening in gravids during labor and delivery

Pregnant women screened for SARS-CoV-2 with RT-PCR swab tests and detection of serum immunoglobulin (Ig) testing. The prevalence of acute or past Sars...

COVID-19 vaccine development: a pediatric perspective

Multiple vaccine candidates with reassuring safety and efficacy profiles have advanced to phase 3 clinical trials in adults. Operation Warp Speed aims...

No evidence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA among blood donors: A multicenter study in Hubei, China

From February 9, all blood establishments in Hubei province, China, implemented nucleic acid testing (NAT) for SARS-CoV-2 RNA among blood donors to en...

Interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness during COVID-19 physical distancing measures: A rapid systematic review

A significant proportion of the worldwide population is at risk of social isolation and loneliness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many effectiv...

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