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Could Dogs Be Better At Detecting COVID Than Tests?

Author Melanie Day
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: A Boxer dog looks out from its kennel on first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part. Crufts, which was first held in 1891 and sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Dogs are better at detecting Covid than Covid tests. According to a recent French study, dogs are better at detecting Covid than many fast lateral flow tests. Dogs are being trained to detect Covid because now that traveling has started again. They will be used for mass virus screening in places like the airport and concerts. The study showed that dogs were able to detect the virus with 97% accuracy. As well as identifying negative samples with a 91% accuracy.

Professor Jean-Marc Treluyer stated, “These are excellent results, comparable with those of a PCR test.” However, the dogs will not be used to eliminate the test, but to help in the detection of who needs to be tested. Professor Jean-Mar continued, “they could help identify those people who should undergo a full viral test and – because the dogs’ response is so quick – facilitate mass testing”.

With the concerts being announced and travel increasing, these dogs can help stop the spread of Covid 19 as the world strives for ‘herd immunity. I would support these types of measures being taken much more than testing every attendee or showing proof of a vaccine. Kind of like the dogs sniffing your luggage at the airport.

Anything that gets us back to concerts, sporting events, festivals, and more!

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.

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