Bloom Health Partners Inc (CSE:BLMH, OTCQB:BLMHF) said it has been awarded a statewide contract for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for K-12 schools in Texas for the remainder of the 2022 school year.
Bloom's program includes both rapid and lab testing to make up a complete program that covers the needs of schools as they navigate the pandemic. RT-PCR testing will be conducted in Bloom's Dallas-based laboratory. Rapid tests are being supplied by Bloom to schools, with results being managed on Bloom's cloud data platform.
"Effective and reliable testing is critical to keeping schools safe and operational," said Andrew Morton, CEO of Bloom in a statement. "As an occupational health-tech provider, our team is well equipped to work with schools in Texas on a successful program. With operations and a team based in the Dallas area, we're excited to do our part for the state of Texas."
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Similar to Bloom's testing program at schools in the state of Alabama, families in Texas have the opportunity for their children to be tested on a voluntary basis. Bloom's Dallas facility is equipped to handle high volume RT-PCR based testing producing results within 24 hours.
Rapid test supply chain is provided by the company with fulfillment supported by Bloom's Dallas facilities and team. Management of test data and results are supported by Bloom as part of the program. With both lab testing and rapid testing, Bloom will handle the high volume needs of schools that choose to work with the company in the program.
Bloom Health is a global platform for healthcare security, diagnostic testing and occupational health-tech. its mission is to ensure that "unstoppable is possible" for businesses and their employees through innovative, customized healthcare models.
The company offers a system for businesses and organizations that helps engage employees and creates strategies to manage health and safety. Its stable, scalable system is an integrated health-tech platform that securely manages data while delivering comprehensive workplace health and safety outcomes.
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