Apple continues to join global efforts to stop the spread of COVID - 19. Since the detection of the first cases in China, those in Cupertino have collaborated in the production of inputs, fundraising events, and even technological developments that strengthen the fight against the pandemic. To the long list, now is added a donation for the manufacture of sample collection kits.
Apple will donate 10 millions of dollars from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to COPAN Diagnostics for manufacturing of COVID test kits - 19. The action is aimed at satisfying the demand from hospitals that treat coronavirus cases in the United States, one of the countries most affected by the virus. With this incentive it is expected to increase the production of a few thousand samples to one million by the beginning of July.
Apple Supports the Leading Evidence-Making Company Against COVID - 19
Kits manufactured by COPAN Diagnostics have revolutionized the diagnostic industry and play a critical role in the COVID testing process - 19. Therefore, Apple's donation also implies support in the process of expanding COPAN to a new and larger facility in Southern California, with advanced equipment that Apple is helping. to design. This expansion is expected to create more than 50 jobs.
According to statements by Norman Sharples, CEO of COPAN Diagnostics, Apple's operational experience will be essential to “increase the delivery of important pre-analytical tools for medical professionals across the country in this critical moment"
As Apple has stated through an official statement, this alliance responds to the company's commitment to the communities affected by the pandemic. In this regard, Jeff Williams, Apple's chief operating officer, has stated:
“… We are delighted to partner with them so that they can expand as we work to address this critical problem for our nation”
“I could not be more proud of our teams for bringing all their energy, passion and innovative spirit to support the COVID response - 19 from the country."
Apple's support against coronavirus has spread to all areas in which the company has been able to contribute economically and technologically, in various countries of the world.
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