A North Carolina biopharmaceutical company is developing a test for the novel coronavirus that can deliver results in just 30 minutes. The test doesn't require any technical equipment or instruments so it can be done just about anywhere, not just in a laboratory. Heat Biologics, a biopharmaceutical company based in Durham, North Carolina, is partnering with the University of Miami to make a 30-minute coronavirus test. The test involves first taking a swab of the back of a patient's throat, similar to one done for strep throat. Heat Biologics' test does not require the use of any laboratory instruments and can provide results on site during a single visit rather than waiting five to six days.

Source: Daily Mail March 23, 2020 17:21 UTC