Covid-19 PCR saliva tests and LAMP tests
Technology is moving very rapidly. Global Health Travel clinic are working with a number of laboratories for PCR testing now both saliva and also throat/nasal swabs Some use PCR throat and nasal swab tests as [...]
Covid-19 ‘Fit to fly’ certificates – South Africa
Covid-19 ‘Fit to fly’ certificates - South Africa Regulations applied by different countries for both entry into the country and quarantine whilst in the country change daily. Recently South Africa re-opened it borders to returning [...]
The British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa
The British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa The British and Irish Lions are due to tour South Africa in July and August 2021. It is not yet clear what restrictions will be in [...]
Covid-19 PCR test. Are you Fit to Fly?
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test The PCR test looks for evidence that the virus is currently in your body, by detecting the presence of its RNA in a swab sample from your nose/throat. The PCR [...]
Covid-19 and Travel
The outbreak of COVID-19 continues to evolve. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its global advisory against ‘all but essential’ travel and from 4 July 2020 some destinations have been assessed as no [...]
Covid-19 or Corona Virus antibody testing
Covid-19 antibody test detects whole blood serum levels of IgM and IgG antibodies following an infection. The antibody development varies by patient and can take 4-23 days. IgM antibodies are less specific than IgG antibodies as these are faster to develop [...]