Teen develops “Germ Genie” to protect travelers from diseases

Mike Vogel | 3/25/2020

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Henry Hurowitz couldn’t have timed his new product and company better. Just before the coronavirus out of China dominated news, the 16-year-old and his Junior Achievement club launched his “Germ Genie” line of products to protect travelers from disease on airplanes.

This story also features expert opinions, business briefs and people in the news: Tamco Group; Victor G. Harvey Sr.; Tramar Dillard; Vital Pharmaceuticals; Jack Owoc; Beacon Pharmaceutical; Ric Cavieres; Ryan Petty; Misfits Gaming Group

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