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Friday, March 29th, 2024

NIH examines efficacy of N95 respirator reuse

National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists maintain N95 respirators can maintain functional integrity for up to three uses when decontaminated effectively. The findings stem from a study conducted in a controlled laboratory setting. The results are not yet peer-reviewed but are being shared... Read More »

BARDA to work with Vela on rapid test for COVID-19

The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is working with Vela Diagnostics USA to develop a rapid diagnostic test for the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid diagnostic test would be for use on two instrument platforms, which is needed to test as many people as possible and... Read More »

Effort expands, expedites Ohio COVID-19 testing

Ohio State University researchers have received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a process designed to expand and accelerate COVID-19 testing statewide. In response to shortages of test kit components, including swabs and vials filled with a liquid called viral transport media... Read More »