US: FDA
17th August 2020
Yale School of Public Health received an emergency use authorization (EUA) for its Saliva direct test. The test uses saliva to detect the novel coronavirus infection and used for the qualitative detection of nucleic acids. The test doesn’t require special swabs or collection devices. Further, it doesn’t require the separation of nucleic acids
14th August 2020
Baxter Healthcare has received Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for the use of the Regiocit replacement solution for adult patients on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Novel coronavirus infection has led to an increased patient population with multiple organ failure. Based on scientific evidence, the FDA concluded that the product is effective in patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus infection
12th August 2020
FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorization for two molecular tests
LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 RNA STAR, and
Biomeme SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Test
JAPAN: MHLW
Mask
18th August 2020:
MHLW recommends, if you are wearing the mask, stay hydrated even if you are not thirsty
Ventilation
18th August 2020:
Poor ventilation might result in mass infections. Get the rooms adequately ventilated to reduce the chances of infection
FRANCE: HAS
10th August 2020
HAS issued a notification in favor of Saliva tests. HAS stated that there is a need for simpler tests; however, it said that there are uncertainties regarding the immediate use