How did Marcelo get different results? Virologist explains



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OR virologist Peter If more, from the Lisbon Institute of Molecular Medicine, explained, this Tuesday, how the President of the Republic had two different results, in hours, in the screening tests COVID-19-19.

In statements to SIC Notícias, the expert clarified that the situation can occur for three reasons: due to a “false positive”; because the disease is in its final stage; or because it is the beginning of infection, the latter being the least likely.

By Pedro If more, the Head of State is most likely in Law end of infection.

“You should be in the final stage of infection viral. I do not know the level of viral load [que Marcelo apresentou], you can measure it, but, In general, the explanation must go through the fact that infection already be on such a small level that you are detect fragments. When you’re on the edge of infection, there are tests with different virus detection sensitivities. But, they are minimal differences“, he clarified.

It should be remembered that Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa carried out three tests in the last 24 hours, the first being positive and the remaining two negative for the COVID-19-19. Even so, the President of the Republic will remain isolated, pending “guidance from the health authorities” to find out what the next steps and care to follow are.

Also read: PER MINUTE: Portugal exceeds 8 thousand Deceased; Marcelo tests negative again

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