Dogs being trained to detect coronavirus cases

Published April 29, 2020 8:50pm ET



Dogs could eventually help detect asymptomatic coronavirus cases.

The University of Pennsylvania has enlisted eight Labrador retrievers in its research to determine whether dogs can sniff odors associated with the virus. If successful, the canines could be deployed to hospitals, businesses, or airports, the university said.

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