Israeli innovation benefits mankind

By Mark Schloss, Israel Advocacy Committee Member

Hats off to the genius of Israel and the medical discoveries and innovations that have benefited mankind. Professor Naama Geva-Zatorsky of Technion Institue of Technology in Haifa has developed a rapid SARS-CoV-2 virus test.

This innovative test simply requires a saliva sample. The sample is heated to 149 degrees Fahrenheit. If the sample changes color from red to yellow, it shows a positive result for the COVID-19 virus. The test is completed in an amazingly short period of time, at 40 minutes. Literally tens, or even hundreds, of tests can be completed in a single batch.

Just imagine how this new discovery from Israel can help change the quality of life for so many people all around the world. Airline passengers can be all screened within an hour of boarding. Think about the safety of students attending school with this easy home-screening test. Businesses can make the workplace safe, and resume in-person meetings and perhaps even conventions. Applications of this test can create safe environments for spectator sporting events and more. Grandparents can self-test before visiting grandchildren, and vice versa. This easy test could be a game changer for containing the spread of the virus and the beginning of the elimination of COVID-19.

Thank you, Professor Naama Geva- Zatorsky. Thank you, Technion Institute of Technology. Thank you, again, to Israeli discoveries and innovations.