Health

Public Health Wales uses Seegene assay to distinguish Omicron and Delta

A new technique is being used by Public Health Wales to track Corona virus while distinguishing Omicron variant from the Delta one, using Seegene’s Allplex SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Assay and Allplex SARS-CoV-2 Variant Assay. As such, Seegene’s Allplex SARS-CoV-2 Master Assay is a new PCR test that screens for COVID-SARS-2 while simultaneously discriminating Omicron from […]

In just 10 minutes… App allows people to measure general health

C-Score is a health app that provides the public with a simple way of measuring their general health via their smartphones in 10 minutes. Developed by Chelsea Football Club start up Chelsea Digital Ventures and digital healthcare experts HUMA, the app evaluates seven lifestyle factors, which have all been validated as key predictors of disease […]

Would you give up health or location data to return to work?

By CHRISTINA LARSON and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Cameron Karosis usually strives to protect his personal information. But a scary bout of COVID-19 that began last month with headaches and fevers, progressed to breathing problems and led to a hospital visit has now left him eager to disclose as much as possible […]