In the “Back to Culture” project, the Hannover Veterinary University Foundation is testing the use of corona detection dogs at major events in cooperation with Hannover Concerts and ProEvent.
The Lower Saxony Ministry of Science is funding the study with 1.5 million euros. Science Minister Björn Thümler (CDU) said on Friday that it could be “a ray of hope for artists and organizers.” “If dogs should also prove their accuracy in this study, their use would offer the opportunity to minimize the risk of infection at large concerts or parties,” said Thümler.
Dogs showed high accuracy in saliva samples
According to the information, the pilot study by the University of Veterinary Medicine (TiHo) had already shown that dogs can distinguish saliva samples from corona infected people and healthy patients with a 94 percent accuracy. Sweat and urine also proved to be suitable sample material in a follow-up study.
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The four-legged friends could, for example, be used at events or at airports, said the Prime Minister. (03.02.2021) 3 min
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Study planned in four phases
For the current study, four concerts are planned under different conditions: The number of participants, the prescribed minimum distance and the obligation to cover the mouth and nose vary. In the last phase, masks and spaces should be completely dispensed with. According to Thümler, one advantage of dogs is that they make their decision within seconds and are therefore much faster than rapid antigen tests. To determine whether the dogs are lying correctly, the result is checked with a rapid antigen test and PCR tests.
The Prime Minister can imagine the animals being used at smaller events and visits to restaurants. (03.02.2021) more
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Researchers at TiHo Hannover want to have several thousand samples sniffed out by the end of the year. (10/26/2020) more
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Researchers led by the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover have taught dogs to recognize corona infections. This could help identify virus carriers at airports. (07/24/2020) more
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The Robert Koch Institute reports 268 new infections and one further death in connection with Corona. more
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This means that unvaccinated Mallorca vacationers have to be quarantined after their return to Germany. Friday in the blog. more
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Are the number of infections falling further? You can call up the current corona numbers for your region via the NDR.de website. Just enter your zip code. more
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