Published 01:26 IST, July 27th 2020
Israeli research delegation leaves for India, will work on COVID-19 testing technologies
The delegation will complete a series of tests to determine the effectiveness of several Israeli technologies developed for the rapid diagnosis of COVID-19.
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An Israeli delegation led by Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) in Israeli Ministry of Defense, as well as Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Health, will land in Delhi tomorrow, July 27. delegation will complete a series of tests to determine effectiveness of several Israeli techlogies developed for rapid diagsis of COVID-19.
According to official press release, team comprises of approximately 20 experts in various industries associated with development of diagstic solutions. delegation is led by Israel's Ambassador to India, Dr. Ron Malka.
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Moreover, according to a statement, “ aircraft will also carry cutting-edge equipment brought by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and members of private sector. This special delivery also includes ventilators - exported to India following an exceptional approval.”
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AI-based computer systems to analyze samples
India and Israel co-operation will enable team of researchers to collect tens of thousands of COVID-19 samples in a short period of time. se samples will n be analysed using AI-based computer systems which will help shorten sample testing time frame. statement added that all necessary approvals were acquired prior to joint venture.
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01:26 IST, July 27th 2020