COVID-19 a Reminder of the Challenge of Emerging Infectious Diseases
Given the apparent efficiency of virus transmission, everyone should be prepared for COVID-19 to gain a foothold throughout the world, including in the United States.
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FDA Issues New Policy to Help Expedite Availability of Coronavirus Diagnostics
Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 3, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
To effectively respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, rapid detection of cases and contacts, appropriate clinical management and infection control, and implementation of community mitigation efforts are critical.
Read MoreLonghorn Vaccines and Diagnostics Encouraged by FDA to Help Solve Coronavirus Testing Bottleneck by Teaming PrimeStore MTM with Diagnostic Developers
Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 3, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
Longhorn’s PrimeStore MTM is the only FDA-cleared nucleic transport device that inactivates microbes within the device allowing for safe transport and testing.
Read MorePaper Device Could Bring Portable Coronavirus Detection, but Funding Bars Production
Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 3, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
Purdue University biomedical engineers have developed a handheld paper device that could be used to detect the COVID-19 strain. But developing a process to manufacture it would cost at least a couple of million dollars.
Read MoreDBRS Morningstar Releases Commentary on Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on Pandemic Bonds
Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 3, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
The COVID-19 outbreak will likely trigger payouts from pandemic catastrophe bonds sponsored by the World Bank Group’s pandemic emergency financing facility.
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