IRGC Unveils Device Remotely Detecting Virus
TEHRAN (Dispatches) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Wednesday unveiled an advanced device that can remotely detect people infected with the novel coronavirus and also contaminated areas within a range of 100 meters.
IRGC commander Major General Hussein Salami told the unveiling ceremony that the homegrown device is a state-of-the-art and unique instrument developed by local scientists after the outbreak of COVID-19.
By creating a magnetic field, the device is able to detect every coronavirus infection within a 100-meter radius in the surrounding area, the commander said.
When the device’s antenna is pointed at a specific location, it can detect the contaminated spot within five seconds.
Major General Salami said one of the great advantages of the device is that the coronavirus diagnosis does not require a blood test anymore, since the smart detector can remotely identify those infected with COVID-19.
The device is also used for smart and targeted disinfection operations, as it obviates the need for sanitizing the surfaces that are not contaminated, the Tasnim news agency reported.
The device has shown 80 percent of accuracy after being tested in Iranian hospitals, Gen. Salami said, adding that an upgraded version will hopefully be able to detect all kinds of viruses.
Iran is the country most affected by the pandemic in the Middle East amid draconian sanctions which the United States has intensified despite vociferous international calls for their suspension.
On Monday, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy warned that the Trump administration could be responsible for "the death of innocent people” if it continues its current policies towards Iran.
Murphy had penned a March 26 letter, signed by 10 other Democratic senators, asking the Trump administration to ensure that Iran and Venezuela can import medical supplies and other humanitarian goods to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
"Right now, our sanctions do not allow for that,”
Murphy told reporters on the Monday conference call. "If this epidemic continues to grow and spread in Iran it will…result in the death of innocent people, partially as a result of U.S. policy that does not accrue to the national security benefit of our country.”
"Remember, if we don’t beat it there, we don’t beat it here. This virus doesn’t respect borders,” he added. "It’s just good public health policy to help even our adversaries beat back this scourge.”
He added that the pressure campaign has thus far only resulted in Iran restarting their nuclear program and shooting at U.S. troops.
Murphy’s letter also confirmed Iran’s argument that medical suppliers and relief organizations simply steer clear of doing business in Iran and Venezuela in fear of accidentally getting caught in the web of U.S. sanctions.
IRGC commander Major General Hussein Salami told the unveiling ceremony that the homegrown device is a state-of-the-art and unique instrument developed by local scientists after the outbreak of COVID-19.
By creating a magnetic field, the device is able to detect every coronavirus infection within a 100-meter radius in the surrounding area, the commander said.
When the device’s antenna is pointed at a specific location, it can detect the contaminated spot within five seconds.
Major General Salami said one of the great advantages of the device is that the coronavirus diagnosis does not require a blood test anymore, since the smart detector can remotely identify those infected with COVID-19.
The device is also used for smart and targeted disinfection operations, as it obviates the need for sanitizing the surfaces that are not contaminated, the Tasnim news agency reported.
The device has shown 80 percent of accuracy after being tested in Iranian hospitals, Gen. Salami said, adding that an upgraded version will hopefully be able to detect all kinds of viruses.
Iran is the country most affected by the pandemic in the Middle East amid draconian sanctions which the United States has intensified despite vociferous international calls for their suspension.
On Monday, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy warned that the Trump administration could be responsible for "the death of innocent people” if it continues its current policies towards Iran.
Murphy had penned a March 26 letter, signed by 10 other Democratic senators, asking the Trump administration to ensure that Iran and Venezuela can import medical supplies and other humanitarian goods to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
"Right now, our sanctions do not allow for that,”
Murphy told reporters on the Monday conference call. "If this epidemic continues to grow and spread in Iran it will…result in the death of innocent people, partially as a result of U.S. policy that does not accrue to the national security benefit of our country.”
"Remember, if we don’t beat it there, we don’t beat it here. This virus doesn’t respect borders,” he added. "It’s just good public health policy to help even our adversaries beat back this scourge.”
He added that the pressure campaign has thus far only resulted in Iran restarting their nuclear program and shooting at U.S. troops.
Murphy’s letter also confirmed Iran’s argument that medical suppliers and relief organizations simply steer clear of doing business in Iran and Venezuela in fear of accidentally getting caught in the web of U.S. sanctions.