The city of Wuhan is leading the war against the COVID-19 pandemic and is trying to do the best that it can to control the spread of the virus. The city embarked on a citywide nucleic acid testing drive which came after six new cases emerged in a residential community earlier in the month.
Wuhan Conducts 6.5m COVID-19 Tests In 10 Days
The nucleic acid tests are said to function by detecting the virus genetic code, which then detects the infection, particularly in its early stages. Health officials reportedly went into construction sites, markets and local communities to obtain swab test samples from more than nine million residents from May 15 to 24. During the period, booths were set-up across the city’s neighborhood with residents lining up for their samples to be taken.The mass testing identified 198 asymptomatic cases — people who carry the virus but do not show symptoms. The massive testing of Wuhan residents is reportedly geared towards boosting public confidence on reopening the economy. Photo Credit: Getty
During the period, booths were set-up across the city’s neighborhood with residents lining up for their samples to be taken.The mass testing identified 198 asymptomatic cases — people who carry the virus but do not show symptoms. The massive testing of Wuhan residents is reportedly geared towards boosting public confidence on reopening the economy.
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