DHANGADHI: Tests for novel coronavirus have slowed in the state of Sudur Paschim due to the lack of test kits.
Even though the rapid diagnostic test (RDT) is being carried out vigorously, tests according to the polymerase change reaction (PCR) have been slow.
Some 2,391 samples were tested using the PCR technology until April 13.
Likewise, more than 2,520 samples had been tested until April 14 and only 2,528 as of April 16.
According to the Regional Health Service Directorate in Dipayal, the reports of around 751 samples had been obtained as of April 13.
Likewise, reports of 976 samples had been obtained as of April 14 and of a total 1,071 samples were available as of April 15.
So far, 1,472 samples have tested negative. Only five samples have tested positive. Results of 1,051 samples are awaited.
Likewise, a total 2,309 samples were tested as per RDT as of April 13 while this number has reached 3,509 as of April 15.
All samples have tested negative under RDT. The RDT was conducted of samples collected from suspected patients in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts of the State in the beginning, RSS has reported.
Now, it has been expanded to all the nine districts.
According to Sudur Paschim State government’s Social Development Minister Krishna Raj Subedi, they have not been able to accelerate the collection of test samples owing to the geographical difficulty and lack of test kits.
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