This cross-sectional, web-based, national survey was conducted during the first month of full lockdown in Italy and participants were recruited via social networks.
Researchers examined duration of viral RNA shedding and viable virus shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in body fluids and compared SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, and MERS-CoV viral dynamics.
The FDA is alerting clinical laboratory staff and health care providers regarding the risk of false negative results with any SARS-CoV-2 test if a mutation occurs in the part of the virus’ genome assessed by that test.