Teesside International Airport is trialling a machine that can detect airborne Covid-19 particles. Developed by UK tech firm Kromek, the device provides data in real-time by sucking in air particulates, which it condenses into liquid then identifies the genetic sequence of any Covid-19 virus present.
Many countries are cautiously beginning to lift Covid-19 restrictions and the aviation industry has implemented various new guidelines and regulations to reduce infection risks. Many airports require some combination of Covid testing, vaccination proof, or both.
Media reports have shown this extra layer of security has led to long lines of passengers, extended waiting times, and delays to boarding. In an attempt to speed up this process and act as an extra layer of security, Kromek has developed a solution: a machine that tests the air for Covid.
Kromek Group plc designs, develops and produces x-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the medical, CBRNe security, Homeland Security and civil nuclear radiation detection markets.
