The Dhaka Times Desk British researchers are testing whether dogs can identify patients with the coronavirus without any tests.
Recently, the British government has announced that 500,000 pounds is being spent on this research. Durham University's London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the British organization Medical Detection Dog are conducting the research jointly. News Reuters.
British minister James Bethell said that trained dogs are able to detect cancer patients. I think it will be possible to identify corona infected patients by adopting this method.
For that reason, 6 dogs will be allowed to sniff the samples of corona patients from the London hospital. They will be exposed to the smell of infected and non-infected people separately.
In the past, dogs have been successfully diagnosed with cancer, malaria and Parkinson's disease. Researchers in the United States and France are also moving towards identifying corona patients through dogs.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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