Bedford's laboratory as the first line of defense against coronavirus

Bedford's laboratory, Mologic, has received € 1 million from the British government to develop a rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19 (coronavirus), as part of the $ 46 million prevention and government research to combat the disease.

Mologic, who is at Bedford Technology Park in Thurleigh, invented the home pregnancy test, the base of which also helped them develop a rapid test kit for Ebola.

Their experience in this area will now help them create a portable diagnostic device for coronaviruses.

The device means that health officials can test the virus at home or in the community, providing results in 10 minutes, without electricity or laboratory.

---

---

The rapid identification of people with the virus means that they can be quarantined and have faster access to the care they need.

"As we have seen with the COVID-19 epidemic, viruses can be transmitted quickly between populations, however, our knowledge to combat this threat has also grown exponentially," said the Professor Paul Davis, co-founder and scientific director of Mologic.

"For rapid preparedness and response to epidemics, we need to develop an easily modifiable platform based on a new pathogen, as we demonstrate through our accelerated programs for Ebola and COVID-19.

In addition to helping with the diagnosis of the virus, Mologic is also looking for a vaccine.

The Wellcome Trust funding announcement was made while Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the laboratory today.

He was there to see the work done by scientists at Bedford as part of the UK's efforts to combat the spread of the virus.

The Prime Minister said: "Investing in science in the UK will ultimately provide a vaccine – some would say a year, perhaps on this scale – but also to help us have test kits fast.

Keeping the British safe is my number one priority, and that's why I presented our four-part plan to contain, delay, mitigate, and search for coronaviruses.

UK cases increase

Meanwhile, the government says the number of coronavirus cases in the UK has now reached 163, a jump from 48 since Thursday (March 5).

An elderly man from Milton Keynes hospital is also said to have died of complications after contracting a coronavirus. He is said to have underlying health issues.

Tests are underway to determine if he had the virus. If it is discovered that he has had it, it will be the second death from coronavirus in the UK.

So far, 22,000 people in the UK have been tested.

How to prevent the spread of coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that there is a 99.6% survival rate from contracting a coronavirus. However, its infection rate is high and therefore more people are likely to contract it.

Those most at risk are the elderly and / or those with underlying health conditions.

The key message is that good personal hygiene is the best weapon against the virus.

• Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap
• If you have any, use a hand sanitizer
• Cough and sneeze into a tissue or the crook of your arm. If you cough or sneeze in or near your hand, wash them immediately
• Avoid touching your face or coming into contact with those who are not well
• If you think you may have a coronavirus, do not visit your GP, call 111 for more advice

---

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos