Sysmex Corporation (Kobe, Japan) announced it has obtained the first marketing approval in Japan for an in vitro diagnostic medical device, a testing kit for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV Fluorescence Detection Real-Time RT-PCR Kit). The company subsequently filed a change request, which was approved June 2, additionally including saliva as a sample type. The company says … [Read more...]
Premier Inc releases statement on CDC Director Testimony before the House Appropriations Committee Regarding Contact Tracing
“Premier agrees with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director on the need to have contact tracers across the country to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Instead of creating a new set of government employees, state and local health departments should invest in hospitals and health systems across the country, many of which have had to furlough or lay off … [Read more...]
Shutdowns prevented 60 million coronavirus infections in the U.S.
Shutdown orders prevented about 60 million novel coronavirus infections in the United States and 285 million in China, according to a research study published Monday that examined how stay-at-home orders and other restrictions limited the spread of the contagion, the Washington Post reported. A separate study from epidemiologists at Imperial College London estimated the … [Read more...]
Henry Schein Announces COVID-19 Point of Care (POC) Test
MELVILLE, NY -- Mar. 26, 2020 -- Henry Schein, Inc. announced the availability of an antibody rapid blood test, known as Standard Q COVID-19 IgM/IgG Rapid Test, intended to be administered at the point of care. The test delivers results within 15 minutes from a pinprick, with no instrumentation required. Healthcare professionals can use the results of the test, along with a … [Read more...]
Midmark CEO: Company is dedicated to maintaining production amid COVID-19 pandemic
John Baumann, president and CEO of Midmark Corporation, issued this statement on March 24. Now more than ever, we can all appreciate the importance of coming together during times of crisis. As we are all altering our lives to limit the advancement of COVID-19 to keep our families, teammates and customers safe, we also recognize that Midmark has a vital role to play in our … [Read more...]