By Kim Richters


Roche Holding AG said Wednesday that it has developed three PCR tests to detect the monkeypox virus amid an unusual outbreak around the world.

The Swiss pharma major said it has developed three different LightMix Modular Virus testing kits in response to the recent concerns about the virus.

"Use of these new research test kits assess the spread of the virus and can help monitor the potential impact of therapeutics, vaccines and public health interventions," said the company.


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