[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Seegene's stock surged more than 20% during trading hours following the news that it launched a new product capable of simultaneously diagnosing COVID-19, cold, and flu viruses.


According to the Korea Exchange on the 8th, as of 11:23 AM, Seegene was trading at 294,000 KRW, up 20.25% compared to the previous trading day.


This is interpreted as a reaction to the announcement of a new 'twindemic' prevention product that can simultaneously differentiate and diagnose not only COVID-19 but also epidemic flu and cold viruses.



Seegene announced that it will launch the diagnostic product 'AllplexTM SARS-CoV/FluA/FluB/RSV Assay,' which can test for various respiratory viruses including the COVID-19 virus at once, in the global market in September.


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