Coronavirus Tech Stories
Collection for news articles related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 testing devices and technology. Follow along to get notified when they have new links.
Collection by Brandon Uttley
New "Saliva Test" To Detect Coronavirus Instantly
3 min read · Apr 15th · Photonics scientists are developing an ultrasensitive laser sensor that could detect coronavirus at the earliest point of infection from a saliva or nasal swab…
New saliva-based coronavirus test unveiled with 'simplified' process
4 min read · Apr 14th · The FDA has approved a saliva-based COVID-19 test developed by the genomics lab at Rutgers University.
Executives Call For More COVID-19 Testing
1 min read · Apr 15th · Executives said the administration would have to greatly grow COVID-19 testing availability for the public to feel comfortable going to work or shop.
COVID-19 testing on Abbott lab machines running far short of need
1 min read · Apr 9th · Nancy Crotti · U.S. laboratories are not running enough COVID-19 diagnostic tests using Abbott (NYSE:ABT) m2000 RealTime machines, according to Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response…
AstraZeneca, GSK and partner to establish Covid-19 testing laboratory
1 min read · Apr 9th · Novacyt is set to collaborate with AstraZeneca, GSK and the University of Cambridge to establish a new testing laboratory.
Utah DNA company says it developed cutting-edge saliva test for COVID-19
4 min read · Apr 7th · New method has emergency use approval, eliminates risks to handlers, CEO says
Coronavirus in Texas: FDA grants Luminex authorization for second COVID-19 test
2 min read · Apr 7th · Austin-based diagnostics firm Luminex has received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for another lab test designed to detect the
A faster portable coronavirus test may be on the way with help from this company
1 min read · Mar 31st · Lydia Dishman · A $13 million contract awarded to Cue Health will help the company ramp up development and FDA approval for a COVID-19 test that gives…
New coronavirus test developed at Rutgers can screen thousands and it’s as simple as a spit in…
3 min read · Apr 2nd · Researchers call it a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19.
Abbott Laboratories’ Rapid Coronavirus Test Hyped by Trump Will Barely Touch Need
5 min read · Apr 3rd · Government emails show states will receive a total of 5,500 coronavirus tests from the medical device giant. They need millions.
NBA exploring rapid coronavirus testing as first step toward possible return
1 min read · Apr 7th · Joseph Staszewski · The NBA is taking an important step in its preparation for a return. The league and its Players Association have been looking jointly into…