BMC to procure 100,000 Covid-19 antigen testing kits for speedy results

At present, RT-PCR tests are being used to detect infections, but the results of antigen tests will be comparatively faster, the civic body said

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will purchase 100,000 antigen testing kits to ensure speedy results for suspected Covid-19 patients, an official said on Wednesday.

According to a release issued on Tuesday, the civic body has initiated Mission Universal Testing, under which it will use ICMR-approved antigen testing kits that provide results within 15 to 30 minutes.

These kits will be used at all civic, state-run hospitals and Covid-19 treatment facilities to test suspected patients and ensure timely treatment, the release stated.

At present, RT-PCR tests are being used to detect infections, but the results