CK Life Science Receives Boost From COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution Deal By Investing.com

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By Gina Lee

Investing.com – Hong Kong’s CK Life Sciences International Holdings Inc (HK:) saw its stock jump on the back of a deal to distribute COVID-19 rapid test kits.

The company will distribute the rapid test kits manufactured by Singapore-based medical technology company Biolidics (SI:) in Hong Kong, said a Wednesday press release.

Biolidics received provisional authorization from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority, and the test kit is already in use in Singapore.

CK Life Sciences’ Hong Kong stocks jumped 12.77% to HK$1.060 by 12:28 AM ET (5:28 AM GMT) on Thursday, while Biolidics’ Singapore stocks rose by 3.28%.

Meanwhile, parent company CK Hutchison Holdings (HK:) saw its Hong Kong stocks slide 1.44% to HK$56.28. 

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