Abbott Laboratories said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the fastest available point-of-care test that can detect the novel coronavirus.
He added,"In the beginning, it was a slow start. But right now that the commercial firms have gotten involved we really have caught up and we will be seeing a much more improved system with regard to the availability and the implementation of testing."
The U.S. has more than 104,000 cases of the coronavirus and more than 1,700 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. Almost 900 people have recovered. Worldwide, the virus has sickened more than 600,000 people and killed almost 28,000. More than 131,000 have recovered., shows the increase of coronavirus cases in selected U.S. states between March 16 and 26.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.Stay at home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and runny nose, to avoid potential spread of the disease to medical facilities and other people.
If you develop serious symptoms seek medical care early and contact local health authorities in advance. Note any recent contact with others and travel details to provide to authorities who can trace and prevent spread of the disease.Mask and glove usageWear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.Do not touch the mask while wearing it. Clean hands if you touch the mask.Do not reuse single-use masks.The COVID-19 virus can still be picked up on rubber gloves and transmitted by touching your face.
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