There’s a growing demand across the United States for COVID-19 antibody tests. They detect blood proteins typically present in those who’ve been infected with the disease. But there are real questions about the accuracy of these tests and how useful they really are. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports from the state of Colorado. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile http://america.cgtn.com/livenews Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica
Our top story tonight: Health Canada has approved the country’s first blood test to detect COVID-19 antibodies to see if a person has been exposed to that virus, and if they could possibly be immune. Heather Yourex-West looks at how the test works – and the questions it cannot answer. Plus, the pandemic is forcing post-secondary schools across Canada to rethink how they’ll offer classes this fall, with many already deciding to go fully virtual. Mike Le Couteur explains how some students are reconsidering their education plans. Turning to U.S. news, as a battle brews between American politicians and scientists over how to best tackle COVID-19 – a new study is questioning the effectiveness of the coronavirus test employed by the White House. Jackson Proskow reports from Washington. Also, the European Union (EU) has released guidelines with the goal of salvaging the summer tourism season. Crystal Goomansingh reports on the mission to boost businesses, and get Europeans travelling to other parts of Europe. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/6938888/antibody-test-coronavirus-canada/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNational #GlobalNews
