Breakthrough Air Monitor Detects COVID-19 and Other Viruses in Real-Time
Researchers at Washington University have developed an air monitor that can detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, in just five minutes. The monitor works by pulling a high volume of air into the device and uses a sensor to detect viral particles. The researchers plan to commercialize the monitor for use in public spaces like hospitals and schools to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They also aim to expand its capabilities to detect other pathogens in the future.