Patient blood tests to be screened for COVID-19 antibodies

Researchers will analyse the tests to help determine whether Australia develops herd immunity
Scientia Professor John Kaldor
Scientia Professor John Kaldor.

Blood tests ordered by GPs will be screened for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a bid to one day answer the question of whether Australia has herd immunity to COVID-19.

The project is being led by the Kirby Institute at the UNSW Sydney and already has sign-up from state and private pathology services.