Question: What are the facts about testing for the Coronavirus?

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
section_headers: Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
FALSE: Testing kits are not accurate
section_content: TRUE: The current testing for COVID-19 uses what is called nucleic acid
amplification (Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)), which is very accurate. The
test involves a health professional taking a swab specimen from the person's
throat and nose. Currently, all test components are manufactured overseas,
predominantly in Europe and Asia. While multiple suppliers of the testing
components and laboratories across and within states and territories use
different components, the important fact is that they use the same testing
methodologies. There is a strain on all testing related supplies due to global
demand far exceeding supply and production capacity. Point of care antibody
tests are not accurate for diagnosis and are therefore not recommended for
that purpose.
The Australian Government is working closely with laboratories through the
Public Health Laboratory Network and with suppliers in order to secure
supplies and explore potential alternative supply solutions to ensure that
Australia maintains the capacity and capability to test for coronavirus.
Access this website regularly to stay informed about key developments in the
Australian Government’s response to COVID-19.
SBS ___also has a
range of information on COVID-19 in your language. You can also use mobile
phone apps and browser extensions to translate government information. Search
for one that meets your needs._
To access additional information in English, visit www.australia.gov.au
.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Has extensive information about coronavirus testing. Fully on topic.
This is an excellent answer because it provides a true detailed fact about COVID tests, and how they are conducted. Therefore, it answers the question.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: Providing aged care services during COVID-19
section_headers: Getting tested
section_content: It’s important to detect COVID-19 in health and aged care workers as early as
possible.
You are eligible for COVID-19 testing if you are an aged care worker and
develop fever or respiratory symptoms.
Your doctor will confirm whether you need to be tested and will arrange for
the test.
Aged and residential care facilities are high-risk settings. Staff (and
residents) will also be tested if there are 2 or more people with fever and
respiratory symptoms in the setting.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Has very generic, high-level advice about COVID-19 testing, but not that many facts.
This answer needs to be improved because it doesn’t go into more detail about the coronavirus tests and what they do. It only talks about who exactly is at the highest risk from the virus.

Reviewer ratings:
Acceptable
Could be Improved

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
section_headers: Misinformation and truths about Coronavirus
FALSE: Testing everyone will stop the spread of coronavirus TRUE: Testing does not stop the spread of the virus.
section_content: Like any virus, COVID-19 moves from one person to another. Only social
distancing at all times, and home quarantining if you are unwell can stop the
spread of the virus.
Testing to confirm whether someone who is displaying symptoms has COVID-19
helps us track the spread of the disease and reduce transmission. If we know
someone has it, that person can isolate themselves and we can track who they
have been in contact with and reduce the risk of further transmission.
However, testing negative to COVID-19 doesn’t mean you’re not at risk yourself
or a risk to others. You can test negative to COVID-19 after you’ve been
exposed but before you develop symptoms. You can test negative one day, and
catch COVID-19 the next day. That is why it is so important to practise good
hygiene and social distancing, and to stay at home except for the essentials.
This is helping prevent the transmission of not only COVID-19 but other
diseases as well, reducing demand on our health services.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Providing a good overview of coronavirus testing. Comprehensively answers the question.
This is an excellent answer because it provides facts about coronavirus testing and what the tests are used for. Therefore, this answers the question well.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent