The first COVID-19 breathalyzer test is coming to the U.S.
The First COVID-19 Breath Test Is Coming to the U.S.April 19, 2022 10:58 AM EDT
The technology relies on a piece of equipment about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage, that serves as a mobile chemistry lab and can perform the automated analysis in about three minutes. The FDA based its authorization on a study involving more than 2400 people, some of whom had COVID-19 symptoms and some who didn’t. The InspectIR test correctly identified 91.2% of positive samples, and 99.3% of negative tests. These results held even among people infected with the Omicron variant.
For now, because a health care professional oversees the testing, the instrument is likely to be limited to places where mass and quick testing are critical, such as workplaces and clinics. Tim Wing, co-founder and CEO of the company, says he has also received interested requests from travel industry groups, including cruise ship operators and hotels.
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