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2020
BGI Genomics wins Shenzhen Mayor Quality Award
BGI Genomics received the bronze award in the economic category of the Shenzhen Mayor Quality Award at the Shenzhen Quality Conference.
2020
BGI Genomics starts production at Ethiopia plant
BGI Genomics began production at a new plant in Ethiopia. The facility is intended to help the country reduce reliance on imported COVID-19 testing kits.
2020
BGI Genomics responds to concerns about COVID-19 test kits
BGI Genomics responded to media concerns about a high positive detection rate for its COVID-19 test kits, stating that the high sensitivity of the tests could produce positive results and could be useful for epidemic prevention among the general population.
2020
BGI Genomics reported first-quarter 2020 results
BGI Genomics reported first-quarter 2020 revenue of RMB 791 million, up 35.78% year over year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 140 million, up 42.59%.
2020
Pinduoduo offers COVID-19 nucleic acid test bookings
Pinduoduo users could book COVID-19 nucleic acid tests through the platform in nearly 50 cities. BGI Genomics offered the service, alongside other health-check providers.
2020
Pinduoduo and BGI launch COVID-19 test booking service
Pinduoduo and BGI launched an online appointment service for COVID-19 nucleic acid testing, available in nearly 50 cities.
2020
BGI announces donation of test kits to support epidemic response
BGI announced a donation of 20,000 test kits to support Hubei's response to the epidemic and said it would work with other companies to donate a further 100,000 kits. The source says the first batch had already reached the Wuhan Red Cross.
2019
BGI wins Global Corporate Social Responsibility Health Promotion Award
BGI won the Global Corporate Social Responsibility Health Promotion Award at the 2019 Global Corporate Social Responsibility Summit, recognizing its contributions to life-sciences research and global healthcare.