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Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday that all professional and volunteer firefighters in Maryland will receive serology tests for COVID-19.
Serology testing uses blood samples to look for antibodies made in response to a previous COVID-19 infection. It is not a diagnostic test, but it will provide a clearer picture of how many Maryland residents have been exposed to COVID-19.
"Our firefighters are on the front lines of emergency response, which greatly increases their risk to exposure to COVID-19," Hogan said in a press release. "Serology testing helps our health officials determine the prevalence of the virus, so we can have a better idea about how to prevent transmissions and help protect our essential workforce."
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