Coronavirus antibody tests and immunity certificates pose ethical and scientific problems
15 April 2020 |
10:36 am
In some parts of the US and Europe, immunity certificates based on COVID-19 antibody tests have been touted as a way to end lockdowns and get people back to work. But experts warn governments may be acting too soon.
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