Covid-sniffing dogs can help detect infections in K-12 schools, new study suggests | CNN

Covid-sniffing dogs are being hailed as a possible solution to help detect infections in K-12 schools. A new study has suggested that trained dogs may be able to detect the virus in positive cases even before people start showing symptoms. The study found that dogs can accurately detect the virus’s presence in samples by sniffing them with over 90% accuracy. The dogs would be an affordable and non-invasive way to test students, teachers, and staff. Additionally, a dog can screen up to 3,000 people every day, which is much faster than rapid antigen tests. Researchers caution that using dogs as a detection method should not replace other safety measures, such as vaccines and masks. However, this study is an exciting development that could help schools open safely and quickly. The main takeaway is that trained dogs can be an effective tool to help detect Covid infections and provide an added layer of safety in schools. This approach should be explored further to see how it can best be integrated into existing safety protocols.