Virax Biolabs Group Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement for the distribution of Marburg Virus PCR testing kits. The Marburg Virus Real Time PCR Kit is an in-vitro diagnostic test, based on real-time PCR technology, for the detection of ribonucleic acid (better known as RNA) from the Marburg Virus. The Company intends to launch the kit into areas accepting a CE mark.

The Marburg Virus Disease is a highly virulent disease which causes hemorrhagic fever and requires assessment under the International Health Regulations by the World Health Organization. Given the severity of the disease, the use of accurate and reliable test kits is critical to ensure the best possible outcomes for individuals affected by the disease, as well as for safeguarding public health more broadly.