Media kit on COVID-19

Last update on April 3, 2020|2020-03-24
Covid-19 virus

“The spread of COVID-19 poses special challenges for societies around the world and puts the issue of health into sharp focus for all of us. For this reason, we are working harder than ever on what's most important to all of us.”

Bernd Montag, CEO Siemens Healthineers


Interview: Investments in recent years are paying off | April 3, 2020

Questions to Wolfgang Heimsch, President Customer Service at Siemens Healthineers

Press release: Siemens Healthineers Releases Test Kit for Coronavirus COVID-19 | April 2, 2020

Siemens Healthineers announced today the availability of its molecular Fast Track Diagnostics (FTD) SARS-CoV-2 Assay test kit used to aid in the diagnosis of infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.

Covid-19 donation

News: From China for Germany: Siemens Healthineers donates protective material against COVID-19 | April 1, 2020

Siemens Healthineers supports in the Corona crisis a flight of relief supplies from China to Germany organized by the German Federal Government with a donation of 55,000 respiratory masks, 5,000 medical protective suits and 600 safety goggles.

Press release: Siemens Healthineers RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas Analyzer after Europe now Available in US as well, Joins Portfolio Aiding COVID-19 Efforts | March 31, 2020

Siemens Healthineers announced today that its latest critical care testing solution, the RAPIDPoint® 500e Blood Gas Analyzer, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is now available in the U.S., Europe and countries requiring the CE mark.


Medical devices in use

COVID-19: Resources & Updates

By gathering externally published information from trusted sources, our editorial team aims to provide useful information for healthcare providers fighting the virus worldwide.


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