Since the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, various mutations have occurred in this virus, resulting in a large number of variants. The majority of these mutations have no discernible effect on the virus, its infectivity or the course of COVID-19 disease.

Mutations in the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 have recently been the focus of both the media and scientific community. Virus variants like those from Great Britain (VOC-202012/01, lineage B.1.1.7), South Africa (VOC-202012/02, lineage B.1.351) and Brazil (lineage P.1), which were first seen in December 2020, have been known to spread rapidly.

The cold can affect the results of a COVID-19 antigen test. For this reason, the medical technology firm nal von minden from Moers, Germany, emphasises that the rapid tests should not be used outside in winter in temperatures under 15 degrees Celsius.

Variations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus have recently been the focus of the media/scientific community. Virus variants like those from Great Britain (VOC 202012/01, lineage B.1.1.7) and South Africa (501.V2, lineage B.1.351), which were first seen in December 2020, have been known to spread rapidly

COVID-19 antigen rapid tests are intended for rapid use in the field. They are very precise, diagnostic tools that unerringly detect a person's infectivity on the spot. Videos are now circulating on the internet...