Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 5, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Diagnostics |
GenMark will use information from its ePlex SARS-CoV-2 RUO test to support submission of an application for FDA emergency use authorization for the test.
Read MorePosted by Steve Halasey | Mar 5, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Eyeware & Facial Protection, Eyewash & Showers, Infectious Diseases, Lab Safety, Labcoats, Gloves & Apparel |
WHO calls on industry and governments to increase manufacturing by 40% to meet rising global demand.
Read MorePosted by Steve Halasey | Mar 5, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
CMS calls on all healthcare providers to activate infection control practices and issues guidance to inspectors as they inspect facilities affected by coronavirus.
Read MorePosted by Steve Halasey | Mar 4, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
FDA will host a virtual town hall for high-complexity laboratories that are developing molecular diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2.
Read MorePosted by Steve Halasey | Mar 4, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Eyeware & Facial Protection, Infectious Diseases, Lab Safety |
The agencies’ action allows certain National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health-approved respirators not currently regulated by FDA to be used in a healthcare setting by healthcare personnel during the global COVID-19 outbreak.
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