New Coronavirus Test
Is Approved by FDA The new test is ten times faster
than previous tests. In order to approve the new procedure,
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
granted “emergency use authorization.” The test runs on the
cobra 6800 and 8800 systems
created by Roche Holding AG. The 6800 can test 1,440 people daily.
The 8800 can test 4,128. Testing procedures in both the
U.S. and in Europe have been highly criticized
for how slow they have been conducted. Health officials believe the
rates of coronavirus are likely
much higher than the current
numbers on both continents. Testing for Covid-19 is
central to halting the virus, because
those who test positive can then
be quarantined and treated.
