A rapid COVID-19 test and portable instrument prototype

University of Illinois, Urbnana-Champaign researchers developed a quick 30-minute COVID-19 test and integrated it with a portable, point-of-care device that bypasses the need to send samples to the lab.

Data reported in PNAS, “Rapid isothermal amplification and portable detection system for SARS-CoV-2” by Ganguli, et al.

iGOT online learning platform for training COVID-19 frontliners

The government of India recently launched iGOT, an online learning portal to train healthcare workers and professionals, to fight the Coronavirus pandemic.
Read More: https://www.nationalskillsnetwork.in/igot-online-learning-platform-for-training-covid-19-front-liners/
iGOT Platform: https://diksha.gov.in/igot/
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MyMind Free Online Counselling: COVID-19 project

MyMind is now delivering FREE online counselling appointments for people all over Ireland. If you have been directly affected by Covid-19, you may be eligible. The main mental health issues include issues arising from unemployment, bereavement, social isolation/cocooning, illness, stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, or domestic violence.