10 in 1 mixed sampling testing means that after 10 people sampled separately, the samples are put into the same virus sampling tube. This mixed sampling testing mode is suitable for large-scale testing projects and has the advantages of efficient screening and resource saving. So where are its advantages? A virus sampling tube only puts a sample of one person, …

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many people have done throat swabs when doing nucleic acid tests, so they have some understanding of throat swabs. So, in addition to nucleic acid testing, what other diseases can throat swabs check? What is a throat swab test? Pharyngeal swab examination is a frequently used examination method in respiratory medicine. When the throat of …

A staff member deals with nucleic acid testing samples in a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) lab in Xianyou county, East China’s Fujian province, Sept 14, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] In order to control the expenditure on COVID-19 nucleic acid testing and screening at an affordable level, and strive to maintain a balance between epidemic prevention and control, economic development, and social life, …

Workers make medical protective masks at a factory in Nanchang, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Hu Guolin/For China Daily] A video, claiming the sterilization processes of masks leave carcinogens on the products, has raised concerns among the general public last week. So, what exactly does happen during mask production? Is it really a cause for concern? 1. What is used to …

For some people who are in high-risk areas and who may be infected with the COVID-19, it is very important to do a nucleic acid testing. but it is not suitable to do the testing if there are the following conditions：   1. 30 minutes before taking samples, it is not advisable to do nucleic acid testing for people who …

The new coronavirus reproduces a new mutant strain “Omicron”. As of November 28, South Africa, Israel, Belgium, Italy, the United Kingdom, Austria, and Hong Kong, China, have monitored the input of this mutant strain. The input of this mutant strain has not been found in other provinces and cities in our country. Many countries have upgraded their anti-epidemic measures to …

The World Health Organization on last Friday assigned the Greek letter omicron to a newly identified Covid variant in South Africa. The following is the answer about Omicron Variant. What is it called? The variant was initially referred to as B.1.1.529, but on Friday was designated as a variant of concern (VOC) by the World Health Organization because of its “concerning” mutations …

  Delta Variant Symptoms Are Similar The Delta strain does have similar symptoms to the original COVID strain but there are some important differences. So far, loss of taste and smell are not known as common signs of the Delta variant. The common symptoms associated with Delta are: • Sore throat • Runny nose • Fever • Headaches While fever …

Nasopharyngeal swabs are mainly used for nasal and throat sampling of respiratory and intestinal viruses such as influenza, swine flu, avian influenza, hand, foot and mouth, etc. When using nasopharyngeal sampling swabs, attention should be paid to the following precautions, otherwise it will not only affect the accuracy of sampling, but also cause serious injury to the taker. Preparation before …

Derzeit, die Form der Prävention und Kontrolle des neuen Coronavirus ist immer noch sehr streng. Als erster Schritt des Nukleinsäurenachweises, die Bedeutung der Probensammlung und -konservierung ist unbestritten. Die Inspektionsbranche sagt oft “Müll in, Müll raus” ist wichtig. Der erste Einflussfaktor ist die Probenahme. Wenn es ein Problem mit der Probensammlung gibt, …

Medical workers conduct the third round of full-scale nucleic acid testing on November 14, 2021 in a university in Dalian, Northeast China’s Liaoning Province. Photo: CFP Winter vacation for many colleges in multiple provinces across China this year will start earlier than usual amid recent domestic COVID-19 flare-ups as the new round of resurgences presents characteristics of infection clusters …

A medical worker takes a swab sample from a citizen for nucleic acid test at a testing site in Xining, Northwest China’s Qinghai province, on Nov 8, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] China will stick to its process of clearing any COVID-19 infections whenever an outbreak occurs, National Health Commission spokesman Mi Feng said over the weekend. It will continue to follow the …