Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues first Emergency Use Authorization for Point of Care Diagnostic

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues first Emergency Use Authorization for Point of Care Diagnostic

For Immediate Release: March 21, 2020 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization for a point-of-care COVID-19 diagnostic for the Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 test. “The test we’re authorizing today will be able to provide Americans with results within hours, rather than days like the existing tests, and the…

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Tribute to essential health care workers set for 8 p.m. across the US

Tribute to essential health care workers set for 8 p.m. across the US

Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), most people retreated into their homes to decrease their chances of infection. Essential health care workers, however, have done the opposite, remaining in the line of fire as they attempt to heal the sick and control the spread of the disease.Hospital networks and physicians in the U.S. are now asking…

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Coronavirus | Three more test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu

Coronavirus | Three more test positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu

Passengers wear masks at the Chennai International airport in the wake of coronavirus disease. File   | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj Vijayabaskar added that screening was intensified at railway stations, domestic and international airports and inter-State borders. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR DAILY NEWSLETTER Comments will be moderated by The Hindu editorial team. Comments that are…

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Google launches Covid-19 page and search portal with safety tips, official stats and more, US-only for now

Google launches Covid-19 page and search portal with safety tips, official stats and more, US-only for now

Google says Coronavirus has become its biggest search topic by a country mile this year, and to continue its efforts to harness that attention in the best possible way, late on Friday the company launched a new information portal dedicated to the pandemic as well as an improved search experience for desktop and mobile. The…

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Coronavirus: Here’s what’s happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday | CBC News

Coronavirus: Here’s what’s happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday | CBC News

The longest undefended border between two countries is now closed to non-essential traffic, such as tourists and people looking to do some shopping, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.  The new normal at Canada-U.S. border crossings went into effect at midnight.CBC News Network showcases the best of CBC journalism, covering breaking stories with speed, and adding…

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Australia coronavirus live updates: Victoria announces $1.7bn emergency support for businesses

Australia coronavirus live updates: Victoria announces $1.7bn emergency support for businesses

12.24am GMT 00:24 In New South Wales shadow health minister Chris Bowen and shadow home affairs minister Kristina Keneally have held a press conference, with Bowen calling for more testing to be carried out across Australia. Countries have been grappling with a worldwide shortage of the swabs. Bowen says: I understand the constraints and limitations…

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