All The Rage: Antibody Tests Are ‘In’ But Do They Work?

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🗓️ 27 April 2020

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We’re starting to learn more about COVID-19 antibody testing. But these tests might not be ready for primetime yet. We’ll explain what they are and why researchers are telling us to slow our roll. Meanwhile: more Georgia businesses opened their doors today. We’ll tell you what that could mean for your state. Also on today’s show: the CDC added new COVID-19 symptoms to look out for. We’ll dive into what that could mean for the future of testing. Call and leave us a voicemail at: 646-461-6370 to shout-out a loved one or share how you’re helping your community during the pandemic. You might hear your message on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Monday, April 27th.
0:03.1	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.6	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on why
0:08.6	they matter.
0:09.6	Today, antibody tests seem to be all the rage right now, but what exactly are they?
0:15.4	We'll dive into why experts say it's too early to bet on them.
0:19.8	Then some businesses in Georgia have officially reopened their doors today.
0:24.0	We'll check in on how that's going and why some communities are concerned.
0:27.8	And finally, the CDC announced new symptoms for COVID-19.
0:31.3	We'll dive into what this can mean for future testing.
0:34.5	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:36.6	Let's skim this.
0:39.1	This episode is brought to you by Shutterfly.
0:42.6	Okay, the COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly changing story with lots of moving parts, and we're
0:50.3	going to help you sort out what exactly you need to know.
0:53.4	Starting with the three big developments of the day.
0:56.4	We're starting to learn more about COVID-19 antibody testing, and why these tests might
1:01.4	not be ready for prime time.
1:03.6	Before we break down the latest, what are antibodies?
1:08.0	Antibodies are proteins in the blood, and they're produced when your immune system is
1:11.6	trying to fight off a viral infection.
1:14.1	If you catch COVID-19 and survive, antibodies may hang around inside you for months or years,
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