COVID-19 testing

Aegea Biotechnologies, Inc. Advances to Semi-Finals of the $5M XPRIZE Rapid COVID Testing Competition

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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The $5 million, XPRIZE Rapid COVID Testing competition was launched this summer to accelerate the development of high-quality COVID-19 testing that is affordable, easy to use, and that has a fast-turnaround time.

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  • The $5 million, XPRIZE Rapid COVID Testing competition was launched this summer to accelerate the development of high-quality COVID-19 testing that is affordable, easy to use, and that has a fast-turnaround time.
  • A goal of the XPRIZE Rapid COVID Testing competition is to increase the scale of COVID-19 testing capabilities by a hundredfold over our current standard, in order to more safely return to everyday activities.
  • Approximately 700 teams spanning six continents registered for the XPRIZE Rapid COVID Testing competition.
  • Aegea advanced to the XPRIZE Rapid COVID Testing Semi-Finals after sharing results of a new, highly sensitive, quantitative PCR-based assay for detecting SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) that Aegea designed and is developing and validating clinically in collaboration with Biocept, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOC).

Biotechnology Leader LuminUltra Submits COVID-19 Clinical Diagnostic Testing Kit for Regulatory Authorization in U.S., Canada

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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With authorization to use this key testing component, LuminUltra, a leader in field-based molecular diagnostic testing for over 20 years, will provide a complete clinical COVID-19 testing solution that can be customized for testing facilities throughout North America.

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  • With authorization to use this key testing component, LuminUltra, a leader in field-based molecular diagnostic testing for over 20 years, will provide a complete clinical COVID-19 testing solution that can be customized for testing facilities throughout North America.
  • This reduces the need to source components from multiple suppliers, allowing facilities to onboard additional testing capacity quickly.
  • "Human diagnostic testing for COVID-19 has scaled up very quickly and has become complicated for users.
  • Founded in 1995, LuminUltra is a biological diagnostic testing company headquartered in Canada with operations in 6 countries.

Ecolog opens its COVID-19 Test Center at Brussels Airport

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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- Ecolog's Rapid Screening & Diagnostics facility at Brussels Airport will open as of today and is aimed at enhancing travelers comfort and public safety.

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  • - Ecolog's Rapid Screening & Diagnostics facility at Brussels Airport will open as of today and is aimed at enhancing travelers comfort and public safety.
  • - Ecolog in collaboration with Eurofins Labo Van Poucke provides travelers and citizens with the opportunity to conveniently conduct a real-time PCR test at Brussels Airport.
  • DSSELDORF, Germany, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecolog Deutschland, part of the Ecolog International Group, a leading global provider of integrated services, rapid response and mobile infrastructure, technology, environmental solutions, logistics, screening and diagnostics, and Eurofins Labo Van Poucke have opened a COVID-19 Test Center at Brussels Airport.
  • Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company added, "We took the initiative to put up a test center at the airport to further strengthen our sanitary measures against the spread of COVID-19 and thus contribute to protecting public health.

International Air Travelers to Access Free COVID-19 Treatment at the Newly Accredited Reddington's Armoured Shield Medical Centre

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Friday, September 11, 2020
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A statement by the management of Reddington said while the outcome of most of the tests are expected to be negative, in the event of a positive COVID-19 test, the facility will offer free doctors' consultation, X-ray or CT Scan, home isolation treatment and 50% discount of hospital treatment at the Armoured Shield Medical Centre.

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  • A statement by the management of Reddington said while the outcome of most of the tests are expected to be negative, in the event of a positive COVID-19 test, the facility will offer free doctors' consultation, X-ray or CT Scan, home isolation treatment and 50% discount of hospital treatment at the Armoured Shield Medical Centre.
  • According to Dr. Oluwole, special arrangement has been made for sample collection at home for VIPs on demand.
  • Dr. Oluwole said the facility is the only private hospital in Lagos currently accredited both for Testing andTreatment of COVID-19.
  • "This allows for a seamless treatment and management of all COVID-19 positive patients in different locations in Lagos under Biosecurity environment," he explained.

Sanaty IPS Launches Comprehensive COVID-19 Testing Program in Colombia

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Friday, September 11, 2020
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(Sanaty) has initiated its comprehensive COVID-19 testing program with the sale of both PCR and antibody test kits through its inaugural clinic.

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  • (Sanaty) has initiated its comprehensive COVID-19 testing program with the sale of both PCR and antibody test kits through its inaugural clinic.
  • QuestCap owns a 28% indirect interest in Sanaty, a full service medical clinic in Colombia.
  • These programs are designed to maximize testing accuracy and efficiency for patients while reducing costs and maximizing the number of Colombians who can access testing.
  • This unique program represents the launch of Sanatys COVID-19 testing efforts through direct sales to the public using Sanatys medical consultation and diagnostic services.

Abbott Granted Emergency Use Authorization For New 15 Min COVID-19 Test - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 11, 2020
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The US Food and Drug Administration has granted Emergency Use Authorization to Abbott's BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card rapid test.

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  • The US Food and Drug Administration has granted Emergency Use Authorization to Abbott's BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card rapid test.
  • The new test is highly portable, affordable and gives results in only 15 minutes.
  • The new test is the sixth test Abbott has launched in the US to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
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SecureHealth, Onsite COVID-19 Testing, Surveillance and Monitoring Expands Beyond Virginia

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SecureHealth , a healthcare testing and monitoring company, announced today it is expanding its large scale COVID-19 testing beyond Virginia.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SecureHealth , a healthcare testing and monitoring company, announced today it is expanding its large scale COVID-19 testing beyond Virginia.
  • "From back-to-school to hurricane season, there are multiple factors that may impact COVID-19 numbers in the U.S.," said Dr. Mark Rausch, CEO, SecureHealth.
  • We can mitigate those risks by offering frequent testing, being observant and providing contact tracing, when needed," Rausch continued.
  • "Stories are emerging from students who want to get tested but cannot find a local resource to do so," said Rausch.

Carbon Health Partners with REEF to Launch 100 Pop-up COVID-19 Testing Clinics Nationwide, Expanding Access to Testing and Primary Care

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Healthcare deserts exist, even in our nations largest cities, and to close that gap we are committed to launching 100 pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics nationwide this winter.

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  • Healthcare deserts exist, even in our nations largest cities, and to close that gap we are committed to launching 100 pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics nationwide this winter.
  • With these pop-ups, we are laying the infrastructure to expand access to care in communities that need it most.
  • Were proud to partner with Carbon Health, to quickly scale COVID-19 testing and expand healthcare access to neighborhoods across the country, said Ari Ojalvo, CEO of REEF Technology.
  • By launching 100 new pop-up clinics, Carbon Health will increase testing capacity by an additional 100,000 patients per month.

CVS Health Makes COVID-19 Testing Available for Children 12 Years and Older at its More than 2,000 Drive-Thru Test Sites

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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In addition, more than 120 new test sites will open Friday at CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across the country.

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  • In addition, more than 120 new test sites will open Friday at CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across the country.
  • "With schools opening across the country, there's an urgent need to make testing for minors more readily available," said Troyen Brennan, MD, Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health.
  • As a result, the majority of test results from specimens collected at CVS test sites across the country will generally be available within 2 3 days.
  • Minors ages 12 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 testing at CVS Pharmacy drive-thru sites.

DGAP-News: CENTOGENE Expands COVID-19 Testing Capacity at Frankfurt Airport

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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CENTOGENE has opened an expanded sampling area, next to the existing Walk-In COVID-19 Testing Facility, allowing significant increases in COVID-19 testing sampling capacity

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  • CENTOGENE has opened an expanded sampling area, next to the existing Walk-In COVID-19 Testing Facility, allowing significant increases in COVID-19 testing sampling capacity
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  • CENTOGENE's Frankfurt COVID-19 Testing Facility will also be available to anyone wishing to get tested, whether they are travelling or not.
  • In response to the growing demand, we have worked together with Lufthansa and Fraport to expand our existing sampling area at Frankfurt Airport.
  • Please also visit https://www.centogene.com to see the latest testing statistics from Frankfurt airport or for further information.