The number of positive covid test results is on the rise in Ireland and doesn’t equate with reported clinical cases. Both regular covid tests use a mucous sample. The rapid antigen test is thought to detect the presence of specific viruses attached to the mucous cells and probably can’t detect the presence of pathogens within the cell. Perhaps the pcr test would but could a positive pcr test result from the detection of antibodies within the cell? Online experts say no. Pcr or polymerise reaction tests seemingly test the probable path of genetic material, ie RNA/DNA reportedly using several controlled heating and cooling cycles. No more details.
The dilemma concerning immunity appears to be that online experts are reluctant to ascertain that the presence of antibodies indicate immunity, yet always have. Some good news is that according to a medical journal, an examination of individuals previously exposed to middle eastern respiratory syndrome, another corona virus, show a level of immunity to covid 19, though many were thought to be unvaccinated.