** Shares of Australia's Cleo Diagnostics COV.AX rise as
much as 11.8% to A$0.190, their biggest intraday gain since Jan.
31
** Stock at its highest since March 20
** Medical diagnostics co says it has appointed New
York-based healthcare industry consultancy, HcFocus, to commence
its U.S. market access program
** The U.S. program will focus on a roadmap to achieve FDA
approval, reimbursement, a clinical trial, as well as industry
and doctor engagement
** Stock down ~3% YTD as of last close
(Reporting by Neha Soni in Bengaluru)
((Neha.Soni@thomsonreuters.com))