Japanese Scientists Identify New Infectious Nairovirus
A previously unknown virus that can infect humans and cause disease has been identified by scientists in Japan.
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UCLA Biodesign Team Develops 3-D Printable Nasopharyngeal Swabs
The quickest-to-produce swabs consist of a single plastic material from tip to tip, with a lattice or a honey dipper design to collect a sample at one end.
Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases
LatestAACC Raises Concerns about Specimen Home Collection for Covid-19
AACC has issued a letter to FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, in response to the agency's decision to authorize the first home test collection kit for SARS-CoV-2.
Two UVC Light Products Neutralize Pathogens on Surfaces and in the Air
Two new ultraviolet C light devices are designed to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Read MoreOrganic Disinfectant Kills Covid-19 and Creates Permanent Surface Defense
The FDA- and EPA-approved surface disinfectant kills dangerous pathogens—including SARS-CoV-2 as well as other viruses, bacteria, and microbes—on contact.
Read MoreFDA Authorizes First Covid-19 Test That Allows Sample Collection at Home
After patients self-swab to collect their nasal sample, they mail their sample, in an insulated package, to a LabCorp facility for testing.
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Senator Markey Calls for Investigation into Removal of BARDA Head
“Bright’s abrupt reassignment raises serious questions whether the Trump administration retaliated against him for advocating for science.”
Read MoreBilliontoOne Announces New Covid-19 Test
The BilliontoOne covid-19 test could potentially allow for more than one million additional tests per day in the United States alone.
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Avacta Generates Highly Specific Affimer Reagents for Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test
Multiple highly specific binders have been generated that bind to the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 and do not crossreact with other closely related viruses.
Read MoreOrtho Launches Second Covid-19 Antibody Test with 100% Specificity
Ortho’s total and IgG covid-19 antibody tests will aid in responsible back-to-work assessment.
Read MoreChromaCode Launches High-Throughput HDPCR SARS-CoV-2 Assay
The covid-19 assay has been validated by ChromaCode, and an independent review of the validation data by FDA is pending.
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Mologic, Pasteur Institute of Dakar to Develop Rapid Diagnostic Test for Ebola
The project aims to facilitate early diagnosis and support efforts to stop the Ebola virus disease epidemic.
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Siemens Healthineers Developing a Total Antibody Test for SARS-CoV-2
With demonstrated sensitivity and specificity of more than 99%, the test is expected to exceed FDA’s stringent quality guidelines. The test is expected to be available by late May.
Read MoreFDA Letter to Healthcare Providers: Use of Serological Tests for Covid-19
FDA recommends the continued use of antibody tests to help identify people who may have been exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus or may have recovered from the covid-19 infection.
Read MoreMologic Launches Lab-Based Covid-19 Antibody Tests
The laboratory-based ELISA for covid-19 is expected to produce up to 46,000 results per day.
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Long-Term Care Needs More Testing to Protect Residents and Save Lives
It is time to rally around nursing home and assisted-living residents the same way we have around hospital patients and workers.
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Machine Learning Model Predicts Covid-19 Impact in Smaller Cities
Adapted to smaller populations, the model shows how the covid-19 pandemic peaks under differing social distancing levels.
Read MoreRoche Develops Serology Test for Covid-19
The Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology test will support the detection of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in patients who have been exposed to the virus.
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