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French Prime minister Jean Castex meets his Belgian counterpart Alexander de Croo in Brussels ahead of meetings between ministers of both governments. IMAGES
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Belgian King Philippe pose for photographs during Merkel's visit to Brussels. IMAGES
Brussels (Belgium), 26 Mar, EFE, (Camera: Leo Rodriguez).- The Belgian company Coris BioConcept, which together with the Brussels University Hospital Laboratory LHUB-ULB, has developed a diagnostic test capable of detecting coronavirus positives in 15 minutes, and say this test will be free for the homeless.FOOTAGE OF THE BELGIAN COMPANY CORIS BIOCONCEPT AND SOUNDBITES BY THIERRY LECLIPTEUX, MANAGING DIRECTOR.TRANSLATIONS:"The aim in Belgium is to be able to offer these tests to the homeless, who probably have no social cover, while the other classic tests used in hospitals with other patients would be paid for."When the SARS epidemic broke out in China, we wondered whether these reagents could be useful for a COVID-19 test, and they have worked very well."Next week we should have about 30,000 and then 50,000 to 100,000 a week and if we need to increase the capacity much more, we have had contact with companies that could help us."What we have decided together with the Federal Drug Agency is that Belgian hospitals will be privileged, but the amount of production will be important and could also feed other hospitals in Europe."
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi meets Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel in Brussels as part of his first official visit to Europe. IMAGES
Nicki Minaj, Migos and Janelle Monáe are among some of the artists performing at this year's BET Awards.
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe arrives in Brussels to meet his Belgian counterpart Charles Michel and show his determination to bring France's budget back into the European mainstream. IMAGES
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