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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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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending

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