Cosmos Health (COSM) has entered into an extension of its existing exclusive distribution agreement with Virax Biolabs (VRAX) to commercialize mpox virus real-time PCR detection kits in countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council. It had previously signed an agreement for exclusive distribution in Greece and Cyprus, as well as for non-exclusive distribution throughout Europe. Under the agreement, Cosmos Health is now also authorized to import, sell, and distribute Virax-branded mpox Virus Nucleic Acid Detection Kits throughout the GCC, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The RT-PCR mpox virus detection kits are CE-marked for sale in Europe and authorized by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. These tests offer a sensitivity of 96.7% and a specificity of 93.72%, providing results in under 70 minutes.
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