Great post! Although this was super clear, I managed to have a few remarks and questions :)
For this reason, many hospitals and centers are moving towards traditional serology, based on the isolation of the virus in culture, with the possibility of effectively separating the antigen if there is truly the viral presence and not only its fragments.
Does that mean they move away from quick tests and go back to more accurate deeper and longer tests? At least my wife was moving her head agreeing with everything written in your post (she is working in hospitals, on the front).
Concerning the ACE2 issue, I don’t know whether you noticed this post. This is a very interesting piece of text that I warmly recommend.
Finally, I have two remarks concerning the last section: while the virus seems to be "vaccinable" as you said, if I am not mistaking, there is no proof we can get to herd immunity at all. Is this right? Finally, on different grounds, I am happy to see people to go away from chloroquine. Whilst I am not an expert, the trend of the latter was really way unscientific and made me feeling unsafe…
Thank you very much, I'm really glad you have appreciated my post!
I confirm, fully centered.
At the most critical moment, rapid tests had to be relied on because there was no time enough and all suspect cases had to be treated in the same way as certified ones. The aim was, of course, to keep the infections to a minimum, especially among family members.
Then, they realized that there were a number of false positives, due precisely to the presence of fragments of dead virus.
And now, with a little more calm, they are moving towards serology and virus isolation.
I'm glad your wife agrees, it's another important attestation.
About ACE2, I have read many things, but I have to say that the post by @scienceblocks (absolutely one of my favorite scientific authors), explains the dynamics in a really clear and precise way.
Herd immunity has never been considered in Italy as a possible solution. Virologists and epidemiologists have strongly contested those who fantasized about this solution, also because (I go to memory) we should have a percentage of around 95% of immune people...only a staunch supporter of no-vax theories can hypothesize such a thing at the moment.
We may approach when we have an effective vaccine...at that point, conspiracy theorists should be banned. 😁
Thanks for the clarifications!
If only they could be banned and never leave the pubs (where they should stay)... ;)
Happy Covid Party to everyone!! 🥂😄