Serological Testing Planned for Teachers

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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The Deputy Secretary of State and Health, António Lacerda Sales, said today that serological tests will be carried out on teachers, so that schools can open safely at the beginning of the new school year. Serological tests identify the existence of specific antibodies created by the body in response to an infection.

Speaking to journalists, António Lacerda Sales said that the Government’s objective is “to continue testing, not only in homes, but in as many segments of economic activity as possible, and this includes teachers.” However, when questioned he could not confirm any dates as to when the testing will start, or provide any further details about the proposed plan.

All that is known, is that the mainland Government will promote a serological study of five thousand employees and nursing home residents throughout Portugal, to evaluate how long the vaccine remains effective in older people and those working in nursing homes.

For those interested, you can find out more about serological testing at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/lab/serology-testing.html

Samantha Gannon

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