Posted on Apr 1, 2020

Unreliability of new tests delays effort to slow coronavirus spread in Spain

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Spanish microbiologists reported that the first 9,000 tests correctly identified positive cases only 30% of the time, when experts recommend a sensitivity of at least 80%. The story was first reported by EL PAÍS on Wednesday, and the Health Ministry has since confirmed it.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8160931/Spain-returns-faulty-coronavirus-testing-kits-bought-Chinese-company.html

Unreliability of new tests delays effort to slow coronavirus spread in Spain

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CW5 Jack Cardwell

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Thanks for sharing.

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski

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Not good news.

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This is the problem when you rush to produce something. Quality control sucks.
That's why I have significant reservations about a car company making medical equipment.

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CPL Douglas Chrysler

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Especially GM.

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CPL Douglas Chrysler - Says a guy named Chrysler… LOL

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Unreliability of new tests delays effort to slow coronavirus spread in Spain

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