Covid-19 Sniffer Dogs with above 94% Accuracy. This Thursday’s game (Jan 28) against the LA Lakers will kick off the Heat’s plan to allow a limited number [about 2000 family and friends] of ticket holders to attend the game- if they can pass the sniff test, that is. Trained canines will sniff out each fan to help ensure that no-one entering the American Airlines arena this Thursday is carrying or infected with the coronavirus.
The dogs’ detection abilities are outstanding with accuracy rates above 94%. Don’t worry the NBA’s plan is being carefully implemented and has been tested. So once again Man’s Best Friend friend proves to be a blessing. This time for the NBA!
Article link: Miami Heat to use coronavirus-sniffing dogs to screen fans at games – CBS News
Integrative Veterinarian, Dr. Carol Osborne DVM is available to discuss the use of detection dogs for COVID-19.
Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM. Dr. Osborneis an author and world-renowned integrative veterinarian of twenty plus years. After graduating from the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Carol completed a prestigious internship at the Columbus Zoo. Shortly afterward, she launched a very successful private practice and became founder and director of the non-profit organization, the American Pet Institute. Dr. Carol offers traditional veterinary care for dogs and cats with a softer, natural touch. Her approach highlights the importance of nutrition and utilizing holistic avenues in combination with traditional treatments.
Dr. Osborne’s first two books, Naturally Healthy Cats and Naturally Healthy Dogs hit the international bestseller lists. The multi-faceted Dr. Osborne is also an Emmy-nominated television journalist. She has gained national prominence through her frequent appearances on popular shows including Fox & Friends, The Today Show, Discovery’s Animal Planet, and Good Day LA, where she was the on-camera staff veterinarian.
Dr. Carol has also been featured in USA Today, The LA Times, Ladies Home Journal, Woman’s World, InStyle, PetMD, Dogs Naturally, SheKnows.com, and the New York Daily News.
