New General Use Face Shield for the public
PolyU designed two new reusable face shields, namely the “General Use Face Shield” and “Extra Protection Face Shield”, to provide enhanced protection to those in need and help contain the spread of the coronavirus in the community.
Automated multiplex diagnostic system
PolyU develops the world’s most comprehensive rapid, automated multiplex diagnostic system for detecting up to 40 infectious respiratory pathogens (including novel coronavirus) in a single test
New 3D-printed face shield for medical staff
To help meet the pressing need for personal protective equipment (PPE) during the outbreak of COVID-19, PolyU has quickly pooled together its expertise and resources, and partnered with the Hospital Authority (HA), Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QE) and industry to produce eye shields and face shields for frontline medical staff.
Hand antiseptic liquid for elderly and underprivileged groups
During the early stages of the outbreak, Dr Joseph Yung, Associate Professor and Associate Head of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology led his colleagues and postgraduate students to use existing University resources to produce nearly 400,000 ml of hand antiseptic liquid for the community.
Heading to Wuhan to join the frontline
In the past few months, concerned about the epidemic, PolyU alumnus Li Haijian headed to Leishenshan Hospital in Wuhan as a volunteer in January. He supported the hospital by designing a negative pressure isolation ward and supplying disinfect equipment. Li also helped to establish a medical waste incineration facility for infectious medical waste disposal.
Alumni giving their full support
Alumni entrepreneurs Gordon Tam Chi-ho and Ho Sik-hon allocate their companies' resources to setup local mask production lines.
Students provide anti-epidemic packages and hygienic tips to the underprivileged
Together with the NGO Christian Concern for the Homeless Association, five of our students - Aidina Tleugabyl, Ann Lau, Geyyaratana Wirasutta, Katie Ho and Minju Kim – designed a project to help people in need.
Continuous efforts in supporting online teaching and learning
PolyU and You: online lecture series
PolyU is presenting a series of lectures during 23 April – 18 May, featuring nine interesting topics such as cool new English words, coffee basics, physiotherapy, property prices, and commercial aircraft jet engines by ten scholars.
