[open-science] patent rights on the NCoV virus

[R Mounce OKF]

This is utterly horrid. Open knowledge sharing in this area particularly is
*vital* to saving lives and effectively diagnosing illnesses. Yet patents
appear to be impeding this.

WHO urges information sharing over novel coronavirus
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22649922

The move comes after Saudi Arabia said the development of diagnostic tests
had been delayed by patent rights on the NCoV virus by commercial
laboratories.

Twenty-two deaths and 44 cases have been reported worldwide since 2012, the
WHO says...

Ross


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