"So aircraft, where perhaps air is being recycled every 15 minutes, buses, subways and anywhere crowds gather in tight spaces for prolonged periods of time." Ghezzi calls it a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19, especially in classrooms, where it's important to detect the virus as quick as possible. "There's no doubt in my mind that this technology can quickly and effectively detect an array of airborne pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19. Ghezzi said the company has considered the concept of a breathalyzer that would detect the coronavirus, but it would require a longer development cycle and the approval by Health Canada. Ghezzi said, for now, the primary focus of the company is to sell its technology to schools, hospitals and mass transportation systems.

Source: CBC News September 11, 2020 17:25 UTC