Dogs have nose for COVID-19, studies show. Why aren’t they widely used for testing?
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Dogs have nose for COVID-19, studies show. Why aren’t they widely used for testing?
Description
August 27, 2023
Studies over the past few years have shown dogs are not only effective at testing for COVID-19 but also can be faster than the current tests used by many countries. As Sean Previl reports, while they may not be widely used, medical professionals say they can still be a tool at helping find COVID-19 and, potentially, other viruses and diseases.
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Dogs have nose for COVID-19, studies show. Why aren’t they widely used for testing?02:01 | August 27, 2023 -
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Health Matters: 10 children died in 2025 due to e-scooters, e-bikes02:25 | August 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: Alberta looks to strengthen gambling addiction support02:12 | August 12, 2026 -
Brad Pitt opens up about decision to end his sobriety04:43 | August 11, 2026 -
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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products amid potential salmonella contamination00:25 | August 11, 2026 -
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Health Matters: U.S. Gulf Coast sees surge in bacterial infections02:20 | August 10, 2026 -
Health Matters: U.S. Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños sickens 345 people02:05 | August 7, 2026 -
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Fauci faces possible contempt charge after U.S. Senate committee vote01:51 | August 6, 2026 -
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Health Matters: FAA proposes flexibility for airline emergency medical kits02:17 | August 6, 2026 -
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Rate of e-scooter injuries increasing in ER’s, doctors say02:05 | August 1, 2026 -
Health Matters: West Nile risk increases in Hamilton, Ont.02:04 | July 31, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Health Canada grants injunction against unauthorized peptide producer02:13 | July 30, 2026 -
Dr. Fauci invokes 5th Amendment during U.S. Senate hearing, refuses to answer any questions05:20 | July 29, 2026 -
Health Matters: ‘Skeeter syndrome’ cases on the rise in Edmonton02:13 | July 29, 2026 -
Health Matters: Average Canadian family pays more than $21K towards health care, report says02:18 | July 28, 2026 -
Alberta introducing out-of-pocket, private pay cancer test program01:54 | July 27, 2026 -
1 in 10 E.R. doctors are leaving the specialty, national study finds01:53 | July 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: Rexulti class-action lawsuit deadline approaching02:19 | July 27, 2026
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Dogs have nose for COVID-19, studies show. Why aren’t they widely used for testing?02:01 | August 27, 2023
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Health Matters: Meta to face new social media addiction trial01:55 | 2 hours ago
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Health Matters: Whole Foods Market salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo recalled01:49 | August 14, 2026
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Health Canada warns of risks after counterfeit cosmetic injectables seized at Hamilton spa00:38 | August 13, 2026
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Health Matters: Rexulti class-action lawsuit deadline approaching02:19 | July 27, 2026
Dogs have nose for COVID-19, studies show. Why aren’t they widely used for testing?
Description
August 27, 2023
Studies over the past few years have shown dogs are not only effective at testing for COVID-19 but also can be faster than the current tests used by many countries. As Sean Previl reports, while they may not be widely used, medical professionals say they can still be a tool at helping find COVID-19 and, potentially, other viruses and diseases.
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