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Antibody Testing

COVID-19: Northwell Offers Antibody Testing At Long Island, Queens Churches COVID-19: Northwell Offers Antibody Testing At Long Island, Queens Churches
Covid-19: Northwell Offers Antibody Testing At Long Island, Queens Churches Free antibody testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) virus is being provided by Northwell Health at multiple places of worship on Long Island. Northwell Health announced that it will continue antibody testing for the virus at a total of six locations in Suffolk County and Queens, in collaboration with the state’s Department of Health and area pastors. Officials said that the testing is targeted toward underserved communities “through faith-based organizations of more than 55 locations since mid-May.” Since testing began, more than 40,000 New Yorkers have been tested as part of the p…
COVID-19: New Antibody Test Results Released For Hudson Valley For First Time In Six Weeks COVID-19: New Antibody Test Results Released For Hudson Valley For First Time In Six Weeks
Covid-19: New Antibody Test Results Released For Hudson Valley For First Time In Six Weeks With New York continuing to ramp up novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, it was determined that in the past six weeks, the number of patients testing positive for the virus’ antibodies has slightly increased. New York State surveyed more than 12,000 people between Friday, May 1, and Saturday, June 13, for antibodies, which found that 13.4 percent of those tested are now testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies, up 1.1 percent from the beginning of the tests. In the Hudson Valley, 9 percent of those tested as of May 1 tested positive, which jumped slightly to 9.5 percent as of June 13. “We…
COVID-19: New Antibody Test Results Released For Long Island For First Time In Six Weeks COVID-19: New Antibody Test Results Released For Long Island For First Time In Six Weeks
Covid-19: New Antibody Test Results Released For Long Island For First Time In Six Weeks With New York continuing to ramp up novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, it was determined that in the past six weeks, the number of patients testing positive for the virus’ antibodies has slightly increased. New York State surveyed more than 12,000 people between Friday, May 1, and Saturday, June 13, for antibodies, which found that 13.4 percent of those tested are now testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies, up 1.1 percent from the beginning of the tests. On Long Island, 11.4 percent tested positive as of May 1, jumping 2.7 percent to 14.1 as of June 13. “We’ve been doing more testing …
AG: Passaic County Dentist, Morris County Health Club Make False Claims About Antibody Tests AG: Passaic County Dentist, Morris County Health Club Make False Claims About Antibody Tests
AG: Passaic County Dentist, Morris County Health Club Make False Claims About Antibody Tests State authorities have told a Passaic County dentist and Morris County health club to stop making false or misleading claims about coronavirus tests. Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said his office and the state Division of Consumer Affairs sent cease-and-desist letters telling each to stop claiming that they have antibody (“serological”) COVID-19 tests that can tell whether someone is immune from COVID-19. “Misinformation of this nature has the potential to provide false security to individuals and contribute, in the aggregate, to widespread public harm, and also violates New Jersey’s Co…
COVID-19 Antibody Tests Available In Passaic County COVID-19 Antibody Tests Available In Passaic County
Covid-19 Antibody Tests Available In Passaic County Passaic Urgent Care Center will now offer on-site COVID-19 antibody tests in addition to its standard virus testing, officials said. Operated by MedRite urgent care provider, the facility, located at 154 Main Ave., will be open for both walk-in and pre-registered appointments Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The COVID-19 antibody test is designed to determine whether or not a patient has been exposed to the new coronavirus and has developed disease antibodies. This serology test is for patients who “do not have symptoms of COVID-19 or are not …
COVID-19: Antibody Testing Now Available At Westchester County Center COVID-19: Antibody Testing Now Available At Westchester County Center
Covid-19: Antibody Testing Now Available At Westchester County Center Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) antibody testing is now available to residents in Westchester County. Offered by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, the testing began on Tuesday, May 19 by appointment at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Antibody testing, also known as serological testing, detects antibodies present in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID-19.  The tests used by WMCHealth, IgG, may show if a person has ever been infected with the virus, even if they did not have symptoms. The testing will be off…
COVID-19: 35 NY Counties Now Cleared To Have Hospitals Resume Elective Surgery COVID-19: 35 NY Counties Now Cleared To Have Hospitals Resume Elective Surgery
Covid-19: 35 NY Counties Now Cleared To Have Hospitals Resume Elective Surgery A total of 35 counties in New York State have now been approved to have hospitals resume elective outpatient treatments amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments to resume in counties and hospitals without significant risk of COVID-19 surge in the near term.  The counties now eligible (also shown in the image above) are:  Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chenango, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Mad…
COVID-19: More Advanced Testing Method To Start In Westchester COVID-19: More Advanced Testing Method To Start In Westchester
Covid-19: More Advanced Testing Method To Start In Westchester More advanced novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing is coming to Westchester, which was once the hottest spot for the virus in the country. County Executive George Latimer said that antibody testing is expected to begin at Westchester Medical Center this week, with a priority being placed on first responders and essential workers. Related story- COVID-19: Here's The Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality The test, which was designed by Stanford Medicine, detects genetic material from the virus in respiratory secretions, looks for antibodies to the virus in plasma, the liqui…
COVID-19: Initial Antibody Study Reveals Percentage Of Randomly Tested NYers Who Are Positive COVID-19: Initial Antibody Study Reveals Percentage Of Randomly Tested NYers Who Are Positive
Covid-19: Initial Antibody Study Reveals Percentage Of Randomly Tested NYers Who Are Positive The first phase of random testing of New Yorkers statewide found that nearly 14 percent tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) antibodies, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. During his daily COVID-19 news briefing on Thursday, April 23, Cuomo said that 3,000 New Yorkers had been randomly tested at grocery and box stores in the first phase of antibody testings, and 13.9 percent had been infected by the virus. The majority of cases were in New York City (21.2 percent), Long Island (16.7 percent), Westchester and Rockland (11.7 percent). Just 3.6 percent of cases were reported in the rest …