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Possible Nasdaq.....
https://youtu.be/fJIszJfHnPk

I'M super excited.....and confident ( all in from day one )

Thanks Richob....might be a good sign then

South Korea is developing a testing kit that can detect seasonal flu and Covid-19 at the same time, according to the country's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC)

As symptoms of Covid-19 and seasonal flu are similar it's important to detect the difference for the coming fall flu season, KCDC director Jung Eun-kyeong said at a news conference on Monday.

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is currently going through the permit process to approve the test. The kit will allow detection of either virus from a single sample, Jung said.

Epidemic eases: South Korea reported 108 new locally transmitted cases and 11 imported cases Monday, bringing the total to 21,296.

The total death toll is now 336, after two new fatalities on Sunday. Most of the new cases were reported in the Seoul metropolitan area.

South Korea is currently battling a second wave of infections, which rose as high as 441 daily cases in late August.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Monday that coronavirus restrictions were helping to curb the spread of the virus.

Anyone have any ideas about this ?
Curious ??

https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-09-07-20-intl/h_ca6f4971b686dfddfb5b4f1d23c419aa

Avacta Group plc

("Avacta" or "the Group" or "the Company")



Avacta to Launch SARS-CoV-2 ELISA Laboratory Test



Avacta to make a high performance Affimer research ELISA test available to support global research efforts to combat the coronavirus

Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that it will launch an ELISA laboratory test for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to support global research efforts into the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.



Enzyme linked immunosorbent assays ("ELISAs") are very common research tools used to detect and quantify a target of interest in a wide range of samples. Using the same Affimer reagents that are incorporated into its rapid coronavirus saliva test being developed with Cytiva, Avacta has developed in-house a high performance ELISA laboratory test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Avacta will make the ELISA test available as a kit so that researchers globally can use it in their own laboratories to support research into the coronavirus.



The Affimer-based ELISA test is capable of detecting the coronavirus spike protein in laboratory samples down to very low concentrations. An evaluation of the ELISA carried out with The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine using SARS-CoV-2 virus samples shows that it can detect as little as a few thousand virus infectious units per millilitre of sample. This is typical of the levels found in infectious COVID-19 patients' saliva whether they are symptomatic or not. Highly infectious COVID-19 patients can have many thousands or millions of times more spike protein in their saliva than this.



The Affimer-based ELISA test is also highly specific to the SARS-CoV-2 virus with no cross-reactivity against other closely related coronavirus spike proteins.



Avacta plans to supply the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein ELISA reagent kit directly and is also in active discussions with potential OEM partners and distributors globally.



Dr. Alastair Smith, Chief Executive of Avacta Group commented:

"I am delighted with the outstanding performance of the Affimer-based ELISA test developed in-house by Avacta and that we will shortly make this powerful laboratory research tool available to support global research efforts to study the virus and develop ways to combat the pandemic.



Avacta remains focused on the much larger opportunity of the saliva-based coronavirus antigen rapid test that we are developing with Cytiva and which is now in the process of technology transfer to our manufacturing partners. The excellent analytical performance of the ELISA test is very encouraging with regards to the anticipated clinical performance of the rapid test and I look forward to starting the clinical validation with the first pilot batch of rapid tests as soon as possible."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54000629

Calls against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project have increased in the German Bundestag following Navalny poisoning. Part of the German lawmakers believe that the project, which should double the supply of natural gas from Russia to Germany , will strengthen Russia's influence and give additional impetus to the country's criminal activities.

Discussions over the pipeline project resumed after the German government announced on September 2 that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny had been poisoned with a chemical nerve agent, a substance from the Novichok group. Information disclosed in an appropriate after German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the Russian authorities "hard questions" demanded answers.

The Russian government strongly denies the allegations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, commenting on the issue, recalled that doctors at Omsk Hospital, where Navalny was originally taken, "could not find" traces of poisonous substances in the patient's body.

Western countries have condemned the attack on the Russian opposition and stressed the need for tough retaliatory measures.

"We must pursue a tough policy and respond in a language understandable to Putin to the Kremlin - with natural gas," said Robert Retgen , conservative chairman of the Bundestag's foreign affairs committee.

On September 2, Retgen told the media that the completion of the Nord Stream 2 project would be "the biggest incentive for Putin to continue his usual policies."

The new pipeline project will double the volume of natural gas supplied through Nord Stream 1. The project is being implemented by Nord Stream AG, the largest shareholder in the Russian state-owned Gazprom .

90% of the design work has already been completed, and the project is scheduled to be fully operational by April 2021.

The completion of the project is also opposed by the United States government, which sees the growing Russian influence in Europe as a significant geopolitical threat.

It is still unknown whether the German Chancellor will follow the pressure of some legislators, especially given that Merkel has been a staunch supporter of its completion since the beginning of the project.

The German chancellor said on September 2 that everything would depend on the Kremlin's response, although he added that the attack on Navalny had nothing to do with the pipeline project.

"If we want to give our partners a clear message to Speak to the Kremlin, the economic relations with the negotiating table to be inserted. In accordance with this process the gas pipeline project can not be excluded", - says Wolfgang ishingeri , Munich Security Conference Chairman and former German ambassador to the United States.

https://formulanews.ge/News/36165 (google translated)

Sorry if I got this wrong.... I just went from this.
By Connor Boyd Health Reporter For Mailonline and Sam Blanchard Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline
14:45, 03 Sep 2020 , updated 17:00, 03 Sep 2020

Just for info ....I am all in on this share and need it to come good.

its today !

Pregnancy test-style kits – home tests for £5 being checked by PHE

Sir John Bell, an Oxford University scientist and key Government adviser, said cheap pregnancy-style tests devices were currently being assessed by scientists at Public Health England
Sir John Bell, an Oxford University scientist and key Government adviser, said cheap pregnancy-style tests devices were currently being assessed by scientists at Public Health England
Rapid tests for Covid-19 which give a diagnosis in minutes could be approved within weeks, according to a leading scientist.

Sir John Bell, an Oxford University scientist and key Government adviser, said the cheap devices were currently being assessed by scientists at Public Health England.

He did not reveal which tests have been selected for inspection by officials, but mentioned a 'lovely test from the US' being brought in.

He claimed they could be sold on Amazon or Boots for as little as £5 if they are proven to be over 90 per cent accurate.

Professor Bell said the devices, that are 'no larger than a teacup', plug into a socket in the wall and process swabs within an hour.

One from the US which is currently under review is able to process a sample in the time it would take for a person to have a shower or eat their breakfast, he claimed.

Sir John said scientists at Porton Down - government run laboratories in Salisbury, Wiltshire, are currently assessing rapid antigen tests.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8693809/What-rapid-Covid-tests-used-Britain-work.html

https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-09-03-20-intl/h_5c529085c4744c96741c59603b5b44ea

COVID-19 lateral flow rapid tests: developers need to consider scale-up from the start
The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a huge international response to begin developing simple rapid tests utilising lateral flow technology. Lateral flow technology is being applied to antibody tests, antigen tests and also RNA-based rapid tests. The benefits of the technology, its ease-of-use and ability to be used in decentralised settings, even the home, will be important in supporting the mitigation of the effects of the coronavirus.

However, a word of warning. It is critical for developers to consider scale-up from the outset.

Why consider scale-up early?
Image to depict lateral flow assay development services at Abingdon HealthFirstly, in order to reach the significant volumes of tests required, high throughput manufacture is required. It is key to have a manufacturing capability in place, and in fact more than one manufacturer in place to mitigate the effects of one plant needing to close due to a COVID-19 outbreak, as well as allowing the service of regional demand (Europe, North America) from a local manufacturer.

Lateral flow manufacturing is currently niche and whilst efforts are being made to increase capacity, it is important to ensure your manufacturing is undertaken in controlled conditions and under a quality manufacturing system to ensure products are fit for purpose and the appropriate SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and quality control checks are being undertaken throughout the manufacturing process.

Small scale doesn’t always translate to large scale
Secondly, what works well in small-scale does not necessarily translate onto the large automated lateral flow manufacturing equipment. It is critical to get reagents onto large-scale equipment relatively early in the process, to ensure these issues are ironed-out at an early stage. Otherwise, it can be costly and time-consuming to rectify these issues at a later stage in the process.

Secure supply chain procurement early
production planning and supply chain management of COVID-19 lateral flow rapid testsThirdly, supply chain procurement is a major challenge due to lock-down in various parts of the world and the increase in demand for components. Getting the elements of the supply chain in place during development will allow immediate deployment of rapid tests once the product is authorised for use. It is not just securing supply of critical reagents used within the manufacture, it is also the “standard” components such as housings, nitrocellulose and backing card. There is a need to be sure of supply to prevent the requirement to undergo a product change if suddenly your current component supply dries up.

In conclusion, consider these factors early and build them into your project plan. Our expertise at Abingdon Health is in technical transfer to large-scale manufacture.
https://www.abingdonhealth.com/articles/covid-19-lateral-flow-rapid-tests-developers-need-to-c

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/28/health/antigen-test-coronavirus/index.html

Hong Kong prepares to start mass voluntary Covid-19 testing drive
From journalist Vanessa Yung in Hong Kong

The voluntary mass testing of citizens for coronavirus in Hong Kong will begin on September 1, the city's top official said on Friday.

Tests will be free of charge for residents of the city, home to around 7.5 million people, which has been grappling in recent weeks with a third wave of Covid-19 infections, said Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

Any Hong Kong resident with no symptoms, except children under the age of 6 and people with bad throat or nasal conditions, can join the testing program, Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip said. The testing will last for seven days, after which the government will review the program and announce whether to extend it for another week.

“We believe that the testing can find out the hidden patients and give them treatment,” Lam said. “Hong Kong will be much better equipped to deal with the possible next virus wave now.”
Community testing centers will be set up across 18 city districts to collect samples, Nip explained. Residents will have to register online before getting tested.

Lam added that China’s central government helped in launching the mass testing program, providing extra laboratories and staff.

Hong Kong confirmed 27 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases identified in the city to 4,631.

Fight .......lol.

Justice Minister Tea Tsulukiani is responding to a video address by Mikheil Saakashvili , in which Saakashvili talks about returning to Georgia, saying that the former president will face Georgian imprisonment if he returns to the country.

"We heard from the President of the video recording, in which he addresses the people. We, of course, welcome, you will find in Georgia's forces days and the comes to Georgia.

"He is, of course, awaiting arrest at the border and in Georgian custody, as he is wanted and has been sentenced by a number of instances, which he can review later when he is already in Georgian custody," Tsulukiani said.

https://formulanews.ge/News/35847

Politics is hotting up now.....

"I know from years ago how to better serve our country, how to avoid mistakes ... and mistakes, of course, were and were very serious mistakes, but God is a martyr, I wanted the best for my people," said the third Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in a video posted on Facebook.

According to Saakashvili, his work as president has not been in vain. He apologizes for the "mistakes" he made and the "failures he made":

"I wanted my people to live better, much more luxuriously, and still looking back at these years for the mistakes I made because I did not make it to the end, I want to publicly apologize to everyone. At the same time, I am infinitely grateful to the Georgian people who made me As a participant in the successful historical process of building the Georgian state, there has not been a single day during these seven years that I have not been interested in Georgian news and I know for sure that my work as President has not been in vain and many of the things we have created are still preserved and working. "When I hear the news of Georgia, I understand exactly and I know that we can live much stronger, much better and every Georgian can be rich and that will bring us together! I will be back!" Saakashvili said.

https://formulanews.ge/News/35837 (article google translated)

MR .ST - I agree with you , a nasal swab rammed up the nose is not a good method and our test (when it arrives) is the holy grail for testing quicky and effectively