The strategies to combat COVID-19 have been many. Since there is no immediate solution to the pandemic, some countries, such as Germany, are conducting frequent tests.
From the UK now comes the information of tests to “use at home” that present the result in 15 minutes.
They are simple to use and can be purchased by anyone. The tests now created are in the certification phase and should reach the market in the coming days.
To use these tests, a small prick on the finger is enough to take a blood sample. This sample is then analyzed by the device, which is very similar to those used to perform pregnancy tests. The result is almost “immediate” considering the time that traditional tests take.
Sharon Peacock, director of the Public Health department, said that it is very important to test and this has been one of the best strategies for COVID-19. According to Peacock, the tests should arrive as early as next week to carry out mass tests.
COVID-19 test technology belongs to UnifAI Technology
According to some research, the technology belongs to UnifAI Technology. The solution now created consists of three points:
- 1. Fast and affordable test to test COVID-19;
- 2. Provision of an automated system for national and global epidemiological monitoring in real time;
- 3. Individual biometric testing in real time
It is known that the UK will have several million of these "home" tests. The equipment will be distributed by Amazon to those who are in isolation. According to the information, the tests will also be available in pharmacies. The price has not yet been revealed.
According to the latest data, the UK has more than 9500 infected and has already recorded more than 450 deaths.
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