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Dogs better at detecting COVID than official tests, study finds

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New research has revealed dogs are more likely to sniff out a positive COVID-19 case than nasal swab tests

The peer reviewed study, conducted in France used a sample of over 300 people.

It found trained dogs were able to detect COVID in 97 per cent of symptomatic cases and nearly 100 per cent of asymptomatic cases.

This proved to be a more effective method for diagnosing positive cases than both RAT and PCR tests, however PCR’s were better at diagnosing negative results.

In two instances dogs misdiagnosed other coronavirus respiratory illness that were not COVID-19.

“The dog doesn’t lie”

Dominique Grandjean, study author

The authors of the study said the test could pave the way for more dogs to be used to test for COVID in mass screening settings such as airports, as global cases surge.

The biggest advantage of using dogs to test for COVID-19 is the short turn around time. PCR results can take days to provide a result, whereas trained dogs are able to complete 20 samples in just 15 seconds.

Several locations around the world are already using dogs to test for COVID. Miami international airport was the first U.S airport to use COVID dogs in September 2021.

Bryan Hoadley contributed to this post.

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‘Rust’ will premiere at the Polish film festival, three years after fatal incident

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The controversial film ‘Rust’, plagued by tragedy since 2021’s fatal on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin, is finally set to premiere in Europe.

The movie faced extensive delays and legal challenges following the tragic incident that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Biden is “discussing” support for Israel over Iran oil strike

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The Biden administration believes it’s still “appropriate” for Israel to continue its ground and air attacks on Hezbollah.

The Middle East is a tinder box as Israel retaliates to Iran’s bombing earlier this week as well as fighting Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen. But what are the economic and geo-political implications? #featured #trending

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Israel weighs response to Iran, Biden says he would not back nuclear site strikes

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After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel–the country is weighing its response.

Tensions in the Middle East are surging after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the region’s ongoing conflict.

This development has raised concerns about broader military confrontations, with global powers closely monitoring the situation.

The attack has intensified fears of a wider regional war, as Israel responds with its own military actions.

Ruthie Blum, a former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a senior contributing editor at JNS, and the co-host of “Israel Undiplomatic” on JNS TV joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #Israel #Iran #nuclerar #MiddleEast #Israelatwar

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