Germantown, MD, USA (March 30, 2020) – On March 27, Amarex executed a rush submission to the US FDA of an Emergency Use Authorization (EAU) for a PCR-based IVD for the rapid detection of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The FDA quickly acknowledged receipt of the EUA and Amarex awaits a decision. The IVD has been through the regulatory approval process in Korea and Amarex and its client are therefore hopeful for a rapid FDA approval result.