I changed the post. That's because the DNA collection by genomics co's making test strips and swabs is global, not just Israeli,
the Chinese are big on it, like BGI Genomics. but I had a reason for saying so. Allow me to go dig this up.. ok..
{ Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Elizabeth Walder are renowned philanthropic givers. Through their organization, The Walder Foundation, the Walders have devoted themselves to creating a sustainable future for everyone.
“In Judaism, giving to others is not only an act of generosity but really a requirement, an obligation upon the individual who is fortunate enough to have resources to help others.” This guiding principle underlies the relationship that Dr. Walder and Mrs. Walder have developed with the center and numerous other educational and charitable organizations in the United States and Israel. https://www.waldereducation.org/about/about-dr-and-mrs-walder/
IDT manufactured primer and probe kit that can be used as a component of the CDC testing protocol for which the CDC obtained Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the diagnosis and detection of COVID-19. (Photo: Business Wire) March 16, 2020 11:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time
CORALVILLE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a leading comprehensive genomics solutions provider, today announced its success in large-scale manufacturing of a key component used to enable testing of millions of Americans for COVID-19.
IDT manufactured primer and probe kit that can be used as a component of the CDC testing protocol for which the CDC obtained Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the diagnosis and detection of COVID-19. (Photo: Business Wire)
IDT’s key component is a primer and probe kit, which assists in DNA analysis of patient samples.
As of March 9, IDT had shipped and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has qualified primer and probe kits sufficient to enable over 1 million tests to be conducted pursuant to the CDC Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) testing protocol. IDT manufactured sufficient primer and probe kits to enable an additional 2.5 million tests during the week of March 9, and expects to manufacture 5 million tests per week starting March 16, and thereafter... }