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VYRA™ Product Line Update

Halifax, Nova Scotia, 20 May, 2022 – Today, MedMira Inc. (MedMira) (TSXV: MIR) provides an update on the Company’s regulatory work for Canada for its VYRA™ product line. On the 10th of May 2022, Health Canada issued to all stakeholder further information about the current Interim Order No. 3. As a result, the regulators have clearly defined the pathway to achieve the Interim Order and with it provided the Company with the last requirement to complete its final application for their review.

The final condition for MedMira is to complete an additional Canadian based clinical study to supplement its existing data. At this stage, MedMira has engaged a renowned third-party in Canada and already forwarded the clinical protocol to the Ethics Committee for acceptance. At the time of receiving the acknowledgment by the Ethics Committee, the clinical partner is capable to complete the study within weeks. With the completion of this final part, the Company has fulfilled all necessary requirements to seek for the authorization to sell the VYRA™ product line during and beyond the Interim Order No. 3.

“In our recent discussions with a representative of Health Canada, we felt a strong commitment to Canadian manufactured products. At the same time, they emphasized their priority being quality COVID-19 home tests. This combination will unburden the health care system with immediate access to products directly supplied within Canada rather than relying on importation.“ says Hermes Chan, CEO of MedMira. “This is the last step to complete our final application to Health Canada. After a lengthy waiting time, we have now clear defined milestones that are realistic and achievable within a short period. We are delighted to finally move forward and appreciate the pro-active work by the regulators to have a home-made product available in Canada.”

MedMira’s commencement of its applications in Canada will further expand and strengthen its product portfolio during a time when COVID-19 resurgence is being reported worldwide. Globally the confirmed number of COVID-19 cases is reported to be over 520 million cases and attributed to 6 million deaths. In Canada alone, as of May 2022, over 3 million cases and over 40,000 deaths have been reported. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, US (CDC) reported, on May 11th, 2022, a moving average daily case count of over 84,000, which was a 30.7% increase compared to the previous week. Health officials in Canada predict this spike in infections to occur in the upcoming summer months and have voiced concerns on whether the healthcare system can handle that stress again.

VYRA™ COVID-19 Antigen Test (VYRA™ COVID-19) and VYRA™ CoV2Flu Antigen Test (VYRA™ CoV2Flu) were designed to be easy-to-use, manually performed, visually interpreted diagnostic tests. Compared to traditional lateral flow rapid diagnostic tests, MedMira’s Rapid Vertical Flow Technology® (RVF) allows the VYRA™ line of diagnostic tests to provide efficient and significantly faster detection with high sensitivity and specificity.

About MedMira
MedMira is a leading developer and manufacturer of Rapid Vertical Flow Technology™ diagnostics. The Companys tests provide hospitals, labs, clinics and individuals with instant disease diagnosis, such as HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis, and SARS-CoV-2, in just three easy steps. The Companys tests are sold globally under the REVEAL®, REVEALCOVID-19®, Multiplo® and Miriad® brands. Based on its patented Rapid Vertical Flow Technology™, MedMira!s rapid HIV test is the only one in the world to achieve regulatory approvals in Canada, the United States, China and the European Union. MedMira!s corporate offices and manufacturing facilities are located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. For more information visit medmira.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X and Youtube.

This news release contains forward‐looking statements, which involve risk and uncertainties and reflect the Companys current expectation regarding future events, including statements regarding possible regulatory approval, product launch, future growth, and new business opportunities. Actual events could materially differ from those projected herein and depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, changing market conditions, successful and timely completion of clinical studies, uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process, establishment of corporate alliances and other risks detailed from time to time in the company quarterly filings.
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Markus Meile

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Committed to quality
Certified & Proven Quality

Our quality management system is ISO 13485:2016 certified, compliant with the United States Food and Drug Administration’s current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP: Quality System Regulation Part 820 of CFR Title 21, Volume 8), European Union’s Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices, and Health Canada Medical Device Regulations (SOR/98-282).

Additionally, we adhere to ISO 14971 (Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices) and ISO 2859 (Sampling Procedures for Inspection by Attributes). Certification and compliance to these requirements attests to our ability to maintain the highest standard of quality in medical device manufacturing, product development and corporate conduct.

Our products have been approved by regulators and UN agencies worldwide.

FDA

Health Canada

International Trade Centre (ITC)

Pan American Healtch Organization (PAHO)

UN Development Programme (UNDP)

UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

UN Office at Vienna (UNOV)

UN Population Fund (UNFPA)

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

CFO & Head of Commercialization

Markus Meile

Markus joined MedMira in 2010, and moved into the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2014.

He previously served on the Company’s Board of Directors, as a member of the Audit Committee, and as the Senior Director of International Markets.

Prior to joining MedMira, Markus worked with a number of financial institutions in Switzerland, England, and Hong Kong. He holds a BSc from Royal Holloway University of London and has studied business management, strategic planning, investment and accounting at business school in Zurich. Previously, Markus worked in the medical device industry in Africa, Asia Pacific, and Europe.

He will combine his financial expertise with his broad range of international business knowledge to build financial and corporate strategies supporting MedMira’s continuing growth and increasing shareholder value.

Director of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Compensation Committee

Jianhe Mao

Jianhe Mao is the owner of Unipec, a consulting firm based in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Unipec focuses on helping European companies enter the Chinese market, through operational restructuring and ownership and management optimization.

In addition to leading Unipec, Mr. Mao is involved in several industrial projects and start-up ventures including Monsatec AG, a new company bridging the gap between laboratories and clinics with a cold plasma medical device. He serves on the boards of several European companies and is regarded as a trusted expert in legal cases, corporate corruption, operational turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Mao began his career as a project engineer and has gained experience in business development and real estate investment. He holds M.E. from Ruhr University Bochum.

CEO, Co-Founder & Co-Inventor

Hermes Chan, D.Sc. (h.c.)

Hermes Chan, our Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, leads our passionate and committed team in driving the strategic direction and growth of MedMira.

Hermes, who was named BioScience Innovator of the Year by The Economist in 2007, is the inventor of our patented rapid flow-through diagnostic technology platform.

Since the company’s inception in 1994 Hermes has held progressively senior management roles including Research Scientist, General Manager, Senior Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer.

Prior to creating MedMira, Hermes worked with another Canadian biotechnology company in the diagnostics research sector.

Chair member of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Compensation Committee

Steven Cummings

Mr. Steven Cummings is the Founder & President of Cambridge Financial Services, one of the leading full service accounting, tax, and business advisory firms in Nova Scotia.

Under Mr. Cummings leadership, Cambridge Financial has earned an enviable reputation among businesses and industry for a commitment to high standards. Along with his leadership responsibilities at Cambridge Financial Services, Mr. Cummings was engaged as MedMira’s interim Chief Financial Officer in 2007.

With more than 30 years of financial and entrepreneurial experience, Mr. Cummings is a frequent guest speaker on issues surrounding provincial taxation, taxation of seniors, and business ownership

Intellectual property

China

ZL02819646.5

Rapid Diagnostic Device and Assay

Intellectual property

European union

EP1417489

Rapid Diagnostic Device and Assay

EP1328811

HCV Mosaic Antigen Composition (2021)

Intellectual property

USA

9,164,087

Rapid Diagnostic Device, assay and multifunctional Buffer

9,086,410

Downward or vertical flow diagnostic device and assay

8,025,850

Rapid Diagnostic Device, Assay and Multifunctional Buffer

8,287,817

Rapid Diagnostic Device, Assay and Multifunctional Buffer

8,586,375

Rapid Diagnostic Device, Assay and Multifunctional Buffer

7,531,362

Rapid Diagnostic Device, Assay and Multifunctional Buffer

D706945

Diagnostic Device

D706466

Diagnostic Device

11,353,450

Analyte Detection Using Raman Spectroscopy

Intellectual property

Canada

CA2,493,616

Rapid Diagnostic Device, Assay and Multifunctional Buffer

CA2,740,902

Downward or Vertical Flow Diagnostic Device and Assay

CA2,949,634

Analyte Detection Using Raman Spectroscopy

MiROQ Vision

Handheld Device

A future concept built on the same MIROQ technology, designed to deliver lab-grade precision in the palm of your hand.

We envision a future where testing can happen anywhere, anytime – from hospitals and clinics to remote regions or even at home – enabling early disease detection and turning knowledge into real impact. No large equipment or complex infrastructure required.

For: Doctor’s offices, small and mobile clinics

Future application: Home use

Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wifi and USB