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3 Newest COVID-19 Tests Authorized by the FDA

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While molecular PCR-based tests remain the gold standard for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA, rapid antigen tests are useful for screening purposes. Detection of specific T cell populations against SARS-CoV-2 is thus useful in the detection of infection and determining long-term immunity.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Coverage

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The company’s candidate vaccine, mRNA-1273, is a synthetic messenger RNA that encodes the stabilized SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. It was recently reported that the addition of an adjuvant to their vaccine led to enhanced immune responses that exceeded responses in convalescent serum from symptomatic COVID-19 patients.