OraSure Technologies up on U.S. govt contract to develop Ebola test

OraSure Technologies

28/09/2022 12:42

** Test maker OraSure Technologies Inc's shares  OSUR.O 
rise 6% to $3.88 before the bell
    ** Co says it received an $8.6 million U.S. government
contract to develop second generation Ebola test with improved
sensitivity, increased shelf life compared to existing one
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    ** Earlier this month, Uganda confirmed seven cases of Ebola
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    ** Up to Tuesday's close, stock lost ~58% YTD 
 (Reporting by Khushi Mandowara)
 ((Khushi.Mandowara@thomsonreuters.com;))