The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has infected and claimed thousands of lives in almost all countries, including the United States. The U.S., as of this writing, registered over 137,000 cases with at least 2,400 succumbing from the disease.
Businesses coming from different sectors are taking serious steps to mitigate the spread of the virus. A few of the firms that are leading the fight are:
Gilead Sciences
This renowned research-based pharmaceutical company is trying to put a stop to COVID-19 with an experimental treatment. The biotech firm has initiated a Phase II trial on Remedesivir, a novel antiviral drug developed as a treatment for the Marburg and Ebola virus infections. The drug that the biotech firm made blocks the replication of a virus to impede the infection of healthy cells.
Remedesivir has attracted the attention of people looking to invest in health care companies, as well as major global organizations. The company shares soared when the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the drug might treat the symptoms of coronavirus.
Lighthouse Lab Services
Before clinical laboratories can conduct tests for COVID-19 and other illnesses, they need to undergo validation and have the staffing and equipment to get the work done. Lighthouse Lab Services, an Inc. 5000 company, offers full-service solutions to the clinical lab community.
The company provides Thermo Fisher Quantstudio, a system that allows laboratories to check for the presence of COVID-19 with a nasal or cheek swab. The system can generate results within a few hours instead of a few days.
Quick, mass testing plays a major role in curbing the pandemic. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the director-general of WHO, said in a press conference that locating, isolating, testing, and treating every COVID-19 case is important, as these steps help limit the transmission of the virus.
Zogics
This Inc. 5000 company does more than just sell gym equipment. Zogics also offers a range of cleaning products that disinfect facilities, including disinfectant wipes, electrostatic spraying systems, and hand sanitizers. Paul LeBlanc, the organization’s CEO and founder, revealed that the company has seen a rise in the sales of sanitizers, wipes, and sprayers. Also, the customers calling in are not limited to gym owners. First responders, schools, and the military are also asking for these disinfectants.
These products are instrumental in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Disinfectant wipes containing at least 70 percent rubbing alcohol, for instance, can kill the coronavirus.
Apple
Companies in the tech industry are also pitching in to fight the spread of the virus. The tech giant teamed up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the White House Coronavirus Task Force to create a COVID-19 website and app. These online tools help individuals safeguard their health and stay abreast of the developments concerning COVID-19.
Upon visiting the website or opening the app, users will answer questions related to coronavirus symptoms, risk factors, and recent exposure. They then obtain helpful information from the CDC, including social distancing tips, when to get in touch with a healthcare provider, and how they can monitor COVID-19-related symptoms.
While the U.S. and the rest of the world worry about the rapid spread of the coronavirus, these companies are doing something to help curb the transmission of infection. Individuals can help these companies by showing support for them and taking steps to avoid contracting the sickness.
