Q&A at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

The video discusses the development and validation of COVID-19 antibody tests, emphasizing the importance of test specificity to avoid false positives. It highlights the focus on rolling out these tests to the NHS and carers first. The video also explains the scientific context of the virus, which emerged in December, and the need to understand the antibody response post-infection, recommending a waiting period of 14 to 28 days after infection to ensure accurate antibody detection.

What role do you think the National Health Service will play in the rollout of antibody tests?

What is the significance of having a highly specific antibody test?

What are the potential consequences of using a test that can give false positive results?

How has the timeline of human learning about the virus impacted the development of antibody tests?

Why is it important to wait at least 14 days after infection before applying the antibody test?