Co-Diagnostics, Inc. Announces Successful Initial Verification of Novel Coronavirus Test

Components of recently designed novel coronavirus assay have successfully passed initial verification

Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CODX), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of diagnostic tests, announced today the successful initial verification of its screening test designed to identify the presence of the novel coronavirus that originated in China before spreading across the world, and that the test will soon be ready for validation in and subsequent distribution to any appropriate venue across the globe.

Dwight Egan, Co-Diagnostics CEO remarked, “After a concerted effort by Company scientists and laboratory technicians, I am pleased to report that our unique and rapid development process has culminated in a test with excellent characteristics.

“Our dedicated team will continue to work to perform additional verifications and preparations to quickly make the test components available to laboratories around the world, for validation with human samples,” Mr. Egan continued. “We express our appreciation to LGC BioSearch for expediting the manufacturing process of the CoPrimer™ components of the test. Co-Diagnostics looks forward to providing updates on our test progress as we plan to make it available to affected markets.”

About Co-Diagnostics, Inc.:

Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets a new, state-of-the-art diagnostics technology. The Company’s technology is utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests to locate genetic markers for use in industries other than infectious disease and license the use of those tests to specific customers.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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