We are posting some information from Health Protection Scotland on infrared screening because we are aware that many providers are considering such machines. They are a considerable expense and it would appear of limited value.
Individuals presenting with atypical COVID-19 symptoms (i.e. no fever) and those in which fever has passed but are still infectious, will not be identified by fever screening. This, combined with the issues regarding sensitivity, and the impact of antipyretic medication on sensitivity, indicate that health and care settings should not implement infrared thermal imaging as a means of detecting COVID-19 patients.
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