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Hi doc/colleague, what is the view regarding thermal temperature screening which is being widely deployed in public areas worldwide? i struggle with both false -ve & +ve yield and need to advise my workplace during these covid times. tx, dr. mtoba

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Thermal Scanning: This can help to identify people with elevated temperatures who should not enter a facility. However, many people who are infected with COVID 19 may not have a fever.

Answered 5/17/2020

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A member asked:

Hi doc/colleague, what is the view regarding thermal temperature screening which is being widely deployed in public areas worldwide? i struggle with both false -ve & +ve yield and need to advise my workplace during these covid times. tx, dr. mtoba

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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