COVID Detection Researchers work on a new COVID-19 detection technology. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is applying the commercial technology for early detection of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, which causes the COVID-19 coronavirus disease. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.21 MB) Credit: Courtesy of Philips Research North America VIRIN: 200921-O-ZZ999-002.JPG Photo Gallery