webfact Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 A dog that has been trained to sniff out the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), screens a sweat sample at Chulalongkorn University, in Bangkok, Thailand May 21, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Friday deployed dogs trained to detect coronavirus infections by sniffing samples of human sweat, as the country deals with a spike in infections, including many without symptoms of the virus. Three of six trained Labradors made their debut at Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University after trials that the project leader said had shown a success rate of about 95%, with about 2,000 samples sniffed this month. "The canines are very fast at screening," said co-researcher Thitiwat Sirprasart. "At this pace, we are able to isolate those whom we suspect are infected from those who are virus-free." The dogs are not required to smell the humans directly. Sweat samples are collected from humans and stored in small metal containers for the dogs to inspect one-by-one. When a suspected infection is found, the dog halts and directs its nose at the sample. "The distinctive scent is what would appear after there is an infection. Different kinds of viruses will produce different kinds of scent," said co-researcher Pattama Torvorapanit. The project's directors hope the dogs will be used at airports or boat piers and say they are more effective than temperature checks. Thailand is fighting its most severe outbreak yet, with cases quadrupling to 123,066 and deaths increasing seven-fold since the start of April to 735. (Reporting by Vorasit Satienlerk; Writing by Martin Petty and Juarawee Kittisilpa; Editing by Janet Lawrence) -- © Copyright Reuters 2021-05-22 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted May 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2021 Looking at that photo I keep getting the urge to get out my dad's old gramophone player 3 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covidiot Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) another covid "angle" ... woohoo! better wash my socks more often just in case the dogs get confused. Edited May 21, 2021 by covidiot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 46 minutes ago, webfact said: Sweat samples are collected from humans and stored in small metal containers for the dogs to inspect Now i have heard everything, collecting sweat samples from what? 70 million people? good luck with that and i feel sorry for the poor dogs already having such a lousy job... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, covidiot said: another covid "angle" ... woohoo! better wash my socks more often just in case the dogs get confused. It's beyond boring....???? No doubt the "fastest finger first" crowd using Google, will be able to gossip about this for days....???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 1 hour ago, faraday said: It's beyond boring....???? No doubt the "fastest finger first" crowd using Google, will be able to gossip about this for days....???? Thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Just now, papa al said: Thanks for the clarification. You're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covidiot Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 1 hour ago, faraday said: will be able to gossip about this for days... we will gossip about this for days right here. cuz we got nothing better to do with everything shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post faraday Posted May 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, covidiot said: we will gossip about this for days right here. cuz we got nothing better to do with everything shut down. Take up knitting. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand on Friday deployed dogs trained to detect coronavirus infections by sniffing hope they have 100,000 of them and don't let them out in any major cities it will totally confuse them Edited May 21, 2021 by smedly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LazySlipper Posted May 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2021 By exposing the dogs they will develop the lethal K9Covid19 strain... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Note to self: Carry durian on my person everywhere I go. 3 hours ago, webfact said: "The canines are very fast at screening," said co-researcher Thitiwat Sirprasart. "At this pace, we are able to isolate those whom we suspect are infected from those who are virus-free." Awesome. Dog barks, we get detained for testing. This should go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Ready to be abandoned, and left to fend for themselves on the streets when Covid is defeated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Ready to be abandoned, and left to fend for themselves on the streets when Covid is defeated. Soi Sniffer Society coming sooon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penicillin Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Seems a bit inefficient to collect sweat samples then have dogs sniff them, but I suppose it’s less embarrassing than standing in line at the airport, having a dog sniffing your crotch or tugging at your nuts. . ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 good news for foreigners in Thailand, because you know, Thais take shower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 a paw mans version of technology 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: The dogs are not required to smell the humans directly. Sweat samples are collected from humans and stored in small metal containers for the dogs to inspect one-by-one. Why not just let the dogs wander around... cut out the pre-sample? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Why not just let the dogs wander around... cut out the pre-sample? yeah... maybe the woofers may then discover that the wuhan can be detected from where farts come from!! (seems logical considering various Govts reckon it can be detected in their township sewer outfalls) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 The dogs noses are great and sniffing the sweat will not give the dogs COVID, unlike smelling our smelly butts and bodies might. I know that some of you posters do not read the news, so just google and you will see that dogs can sniff many things, and are used to smell money, drugs, and likely can be used for other purposes. I think it is a great new and less invasive way for having a way to check for COVID. Go dogs go. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALSinCM Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 7 hours ago, webfact said: Three of six trained Labradors made their debut at Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University after trials that the project leader said had shown a success rate of about 95%, with about 2,000 samples sniffed this month. Way cool. Super-Spreader dogs. I wouldn't want the Covid-carrying mutts anywhere near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 3 hours ago, mtls2005 said: Note to self: Carry durian on my person everywhere I go. Awesome. Dog barks, we get detained for testing. This should go well. Not a good experience, and these Dogs are not as good as some people think. Years ago back in the UK, I sent many hours in pursuit of Specimen Carp. Some of the baits that I was using were " different ' to say the least, and were well minging. Long story short, went to France on a Booze Cruise, took the Car, having been fishing 2 Days before. Upon return was ordered over by Customs, who set a Spaniel about my Car, which wagged its tail and sat down near the rear bumper. My Car was then stripped of everything, and I mean everything, and endoscopes, weighing Scales were used Etc Etc 9 Hours later after they had found nothing, I was released from the cuffs, and my car was restored back to its original condition, and I was allowed to leave that freezing Customs shed in Portsmouth. Was not even offered a Brew or a Coat to put on and it was Minus 7 B@$!*%^$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, mtls2005 said: something went wrong quoting. Edited May 22, 2021 by jvs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 4 hours ago, mtls2005 said: Awesome. Dog barks, we get detained for testing. This should go well. You are over reacting,it does not say that anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 8 hours ago, webfact said: by sniffing samples of human sweat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 8 hours ago, webfact said: The dogs are not required to smell the humans directly. Sweat samples are collected from humans and stored in small metal containers for the dogs to inspect one-by-one. Yea but what if you don't perspire .. and are these containers cleaned after holding a sample .. And how is the sample collected ? Cotton wool ? Bud's ? bit of old rag ? Another twizzle idea that is more likely to slow things down than speed it up .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 13 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: Yea but what if you don't perspire .. and are these containers cleaned after holding a sample .. And how is the sample collected ? Cotton wool ? Bud's ? bit of old rag ? Another twizzle idea that is more likely to slow things down than speed it up .. 'Bud's'? Does that mean you'll be given a can of larger to drink in order to produce a sample? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 9 hours ago, webfact said: Sweat-sniffer dogs Sweaty sniffer dogs? Or sniffy sweater dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Should be better than those bomb detectors they bought back when. At least most dogs actually have functioning sniffers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Emdog said: Should be better than those bomb detectors they bought back when. At least most dogs actually have functioning sniffers Forget the GT200! Now we have the Labrador Sniff-O-Matic. Low fuel consumption too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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