A new device from can detect COVID-19 in the air, which can help stop the spread of the virus.

Already, the research team is working on a device that could also identify influenza and RSV.

    • iAmTheTot@kbin.social
      60·
      1 year ago

      I know it was a joke, but honestly covid will be a concern for a long time so having this technology is yeah, actually good.

      • lemmyshmemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
        528·
        1 year ago

        Yeah, everyone is acting like it’s over now but in reality we’re still incredibly vulnerable.

        Unprecedented global population means unprecedented opportunities for dangerous mutations, and easy global travel means it can spread faster than any time in history.

        • gornar@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          Absolutely, lots of people still die from it, but I guess we’re below the threshold where it’s newsworthy, so people don’t see it or care. The mechanism for it to happen again still exists, but now we have strong resistance to safeguards from the start! I’m sure it’ll be fine! /s