By BRIAN OKINDA More by this AuthorA bio-monitoring device for the detection of coronaviruses and other microbial threats in the air and surfaces is now available in Kenya after a medical equipment company secured its distribution deal. Suppliers of biomedical, analytical, and industrial equipment, Lynge Holdings Ltd, who were granted the deal to distribute the device, have begun distributing it. Janet Sigey, the firm’s sales and marketing director, explained that the device provides simple and straightforward methods for collection and detection of SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens present in an environment. “This light-weight, portable, dry filter air sampler is handy in that it can be used to monitor airborne bacteria and viruses, including the now prevalent coronavirus,” she said. It uses sterile electric air filter units to collect the virus, bacteria and fungi samples.

Source: Daily Nation August 10, 2020 11:08 UTC