It’s rare to see a COVID-related photo that’s uplifting, heartwarming and aww-inspiring. Look for the photo and caption about a little dog, Floki. Scientists are training sniffer dogs to detect signs of coronavirus in human sweat. In one airport trial sniffer dogs were able to detect the presence of the virus with close to 100% accuracy. In fewer than ten seconds.
Check out the photo and story of the COVID sniffing dog in Nature, 10/08/2020
COVID sniffer dogs. . . . — September’s best science images
I wonder if man’s best friend could have helped in past pandemics?
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