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Not really. You can still transfer the virus on your skin so there will still need to be social distancing measures and hand washing to protect the vulnerable.
It will help a bit - people who've had it can be far more useful in their communities.
I'd be concerned if it was available for all to buy. (The Guardian article says it will be, but with only 3.5million kits they should prioritise who gets it). Lots of people testing and finding they've had it and going back to normal levels of travel/socialising would be a bad thing for the vulnerable.
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That will be a game changer. If it tests for the antibody as described, then those who have had the virus will be immune and can hopefully go about their normal lives