Health Secretary Matt Hancock giving government daily press briefing

The video discusses the current state of antibody testing for coronavirus, highlighting the limitations in determining immunity. It emphasizes the importance of these tests in understanding the disease and its spread. Efforts to develop reliable homegrown tests in the UK are underway, with some early promise. A surveillance study shows varying antibody prevalence across regions. Two lab-based tests have been approved, with more under evaluation.

What is the current understanding of immunity from coronavirus through antibody tests?

• Antibody tests are not yet reliable for determining immunity.

• Antibody tests confirm immunity from coronavirus.

• Antibody tests are only useful for diagnosing active infections.

• Antibody tests are unnecessary for understanding coronavirus.

What was a major issue with early commercial antibody tests?

• They were only available in certain regions.

• They were too expensive.

• They required special equipment to interpret.

• They were not reliable enough for clinical use.

According to the antibody surveillance study, what percentage of people in London tested positive for coronavirus antibodies?

• 25%

• 10%

• 5%

• 17%

Why is large-scale antibody testing important for the public?

• To determine if individuals have had coronavirus.

• To track the mutation of the virus.

• To confirm the effectiveness of vaccines.

• To replace the need for PCR tests.

Which two companies had their antibody tests approved by the MHRA?

• Pfizer and Moderna

• Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca

• BioNTech and Sinovac

• Roche Diagnostics and Abbott Labs