[Source: Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanit?), full page (in Italian): (LINK). Translated by the Mod.]
06/06/2013
Novel Coronavirus in Italy ? Laboratory investigation update
Bio-molecular tests for MERS-CoV identification have been performed on clinical samples collected from more than 50 close contacts of the confirmed cases - currently under surveillance.
All samples sent to ISS tested negative in the assays performed.
It remains currently not confirmed the hypothesis of an infection in the asymptomatic individuals.
Clinical follow-up of the close contacts continues and so far no sign of the disease has been detected.
Posted on 06-06-2013 in Emergenze, updated at 06-06-2013
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06/06/2013
Novel Coronavirus in Italy ? Laboratory investigation update
Bio-molecular tests for MERS-CoV identification have been performed on clinical samples collected from more than 50 close contacts of the confirmed cases - currently under surveillance.
All samples sent to ISS tested negative in the assays performed.
It remains currently not confirmed the hypothesis of an infection in the asymptomatic individuals.
Clinical follow-up of the close contacts continues and so far no sign of the disease has been detected.
Posted on 06-06-2013 in Emergenze, updated at 06-06-2013
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