{"id":382,"date":"2020-03-16T14:31:14","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T18:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/en-GB\/ideas\/?p=382&preview=true&preview_id=382"},"modified":"2021-03-05T03:08:43","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T03:08:43","slug":"wework-labs-members-working-to-fight-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/en-GB\/ideas\/community-stories\/member-spotlight\/wework-labs-members-working-to-fight-coronavirus","title":{"rendered":"WeWork Labs members working to fight the coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken 2020 by surprise and has changed the way organisations are thinking about the way we work. With the coronavirus spreading<\/a> to more cities, global businesses are adapting to working from home and managing teams working across multiple locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this has caused certain inconveniences, every set of constraints present opportunities. WeWork Labs<\/a>, a global community of startups, is in a unique position at the forefront of innovation<\/a>. Here are some of the amazing startups in our Labs network that are working on ideas to help tackle COVID-19 and make life easier for many around the world now working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diagnostic test kits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mirxes develops diagnostic test kits for the novel coronavirus. Photograph courtesy of Mirxes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Singapore-based medical technology company and WeWork City House<\/a> member Mirxes<\/a> will take charge in mass-producing locally-developed diagnostic test kits for the novel coronavirus, as Singapore prepares to meet high levels of demand both locally and internationally for fast, accurate SARS-CoV-2 tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A privacy-first collaboration tool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Singapore City House<\/a> member Beowulf\u2019s<\/a> Quickcom<\/a> decentralised cloud network allows customers and teammates to call each other directly by scanning a QR code using the built-in camera on their smartphone. Such QR codes can replace the regular phone number for complete privacy control. As more teams begin working remotely<\/a>, this tool allows them to join group meetings in a snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air masks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The demand for surgical and N95 masks has surged. Some countries have even banned exports of masks<\/a> to maintain local supplies. A WeWork Labs member in Portland, Oregon, Ao Air<\/a> reinterpreted the air mask when it launched the Atmos concept to critical acclaim<\/a> at this year\u2019s CES, an annual conference showcasing new consumer technologies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ao Air claims that the Atmos comes with 50-times better protection than market-leading air-filtration masks. No wonder there\u2019s a long waiting list for the product \u2013 plus, it’s space-age design aesthetic could fit in at both fashion shows<\/a> and Burning Man.<\/p>\n\n\n

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