Irene Bosch could help change the game with her new at-home coronavirus exam. One of the issues that many have been faced with throughout the pandemic is the quickness of testing for the virus — many having to wait long periods of time before getting tested due to the high volume of requests for exams.
The Venezuelan biologist and founder of E25Bio is currently working on a possible version of an at-home exam called Point of Care COVID-2.
She told El Espectador that this test would be “similar to a home pregnancy test and which can give the result in 15 minutes.” The Central University of Venezuela graduate’s invention would greatly increase speed of testing, but also increase the amount of tests available.