The world is facing many challenges at the moment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. People are under mandatory quarantine or encouraged to observe strict social distancing rules.
More than ever, it’s important for everyone to know the different types of masks that exist and which masks actually protect against Coronavirus?
And speaking of masks, engineers and scientists are working hard to find new ways of developing high tech protective masks. 3D printing is one of the ways to cope with the mask shortage. For example, Netherlands-based Ultimaker announced that they would be making their international network of 3D printing centers, experts and designers available to all hospitals lacking medical tools that can be quickly produced using 3D printing via Ultimaker.com. Experts are also racing to simple, robust and scalable ventilators.
Learn more about 3D printing masks and solutions for hospitals.
Every day, radiologists have to diagnose an increasing number of patients whose lungs are infected with the Coronavirus. To help radiologists quickly recognize the virus’ patterns, Singapore-based company Lifetrack Medical System decided to open its LifeSys digital platform to the public to create a global repository of COVID-19 positive chest CT cases.
Another tech company seizing some opportunity amidst this pandemic is French company Tesalys which has exported its first machine to Beijing for the on-site treatment of at-risk medical waste. It will send up to 50 machines over the next six months.
ECR, Analytica, HIMSS, FIME…Many major trade shows and industry events have been postponed or completely canceled. Stay updated with us as announcements are continued to be made.
Wuhan is back at work. Companies are gradually resuming work in the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak, Chinese authorities announced. While the factories that make essentials can do so without delay, others will have to wait for authorization. We talked to a medical supplies manufacturer that reopened its doors mid-February.
To all our readers, we hope you are safe and in quarantine. Stay informed with MedicalExpo E-Magazine!
