Originally Posted by
paolo64
Under ‘normal’ circumstances ,taking an antibody test ( to show a previous infection) would lessen some of the anxiety, and perhaps speed economic recovery , as those with a positive result ( reflecting exposure and recovery, presumably in the context of a mild infection, and some level of immunity) could return to more normal activities sooner, and without apprehension.
Yup. Testing for infection control is soon not going to mean much, but testing for knowing you're now immune has considerable value. There also would be value in using the immune to provide care for the sick. Obviously, most of them aren't going to have the training to do much but even for the simple jobs they're not going to need to use up PPE that's in short supply.