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Why Aussie startup Ellume’s home-testing tech should help us in the COVID-19 recovery, but can’t

An Aussie medtech company is leading the charge in home-testing for COVID-19, but legislation means Aussies — and the small businesses that employ them — are not able to reap the benefits. That’s according to Dr Sean Parsons, founder and chief of medtech Ellume, which has developed a COVID-19 home testing kit already in use […]

An Australian firm producing home COVID-19 tests for the US market has called on the federal government to reconsider its ban

The founder of an Australian firm which produces at-home COVID-19 testing kits says the federal government appears “unwilling” to consider testing alternatives. Ellume founder Sean Parsons told “Sunrise” the kits, which have been approved for use in the U.S., could be helpful during lockdowns to reduce long queues for traditional testing centres. Therapeutic goods legislation […]

Rapid COVID-19 Testing Device, Sunrise Interview with Ellume CEO Dr Sean Parsons

July 19, 2021 Ellume Founder, CEO and Managing Director Dr Sean Parsons was interviewed by Channel 7’s David Koch on the Sunrise program about how Ellume’s COVID-19 Home Test can contribute to Australia’s pandemic recovery plan. “The government seems to be unwilling to explore how these new technologies can be part of the future” Queensland […]

Alaska Airlines Partners with AZOVA to Provide Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests & Video Observation for Safe, Healthy Travel

AZOVA and Ellume provide travelers with a highly accurate result and a secure, shareable digital record of testing and vaccination status via smartphone. ALPINE, UT and FREDERICK, MD – July 1, 2021 AZOVA Inc., creator of the world’s most comprehensive digital health network for COVID-19 testing and vaccination management, and Ellume, the company to bring […]

New rapid COVID testing options coming to Delta; Purchase and pack for smooth U.S. re-entry

In partnership with AZOVA, now available Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests are single-packaged and offer highly accurate results in minutes. Delta offering new in-home testing options for purchase that provide results in minutes CDC-accepted tests give customers peace of mind as international travel reopens Delta customers now have more ways to meet COVID-19 test requirements introduced […]

Channel 10’s new Advancing Australia series features Ellume CEO Dr Sean Parsons

12 June 2021 Ellume Founder, CEO and Managing Director Dr Sean Parsons appeared on Channel 10’s new landmark “Advancing Australia” documentary series which uncovers inspirational stories of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to make our country a better place. Episode 11 can be viewed on-demand at the 10 play Advancing Australia website.

Ellume establishes flagship U.S. manufacturing facility in Maryland

Industry veterans Jeff Boyle, PhD and Dan Mallon will lead Ellume’s U.S. team to support the company’s rapid growth. Ellume establishes state-of-the-art diagnostic manufacturing facility in Frederick, Maryland, which is on track to begin limited operation in second half 2021; The facility was funded by a $231.8 million agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense […]

More at-home COVID tests coming to the market, and made in Maryland

May 10, 2021 An Australian company that recently began selling a rapid at-home COVID-19 test plans to open its first U.S. production plant in Maryland later this year. Ellume plans to announce today that it will make the test kits in Ballenger Creek, just south of Frederick, and eventually employ 1,500 people to make up […]

What Role Will At-Home COVID-19 Tests Play in an Increasingly Vaccinated World?

The CEO of Ellume, the company behind the first at-home test, says next flu season will be very confusing. One year ago, when the coronavirus pandemic was first tearing through the United States, experts bemoaned the lack of fast, accurate, and portable tests to diagnose COVID-19. Now, finally, rapid at-home tests have started appearing on drug store shelves—these […]

Over-the-counter COVID-19 testing now available at CVS Pharmacy

Retailer expands access to convenient, at-home testing options with new-to-market, home tests available in stores and online. WOONSOCKET, R.I., Monday, April 19, 2021 — CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today announced the availability of three over-the-counter COVID-19 testing options in stores and online. The tests include the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test, […]

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