Three more firms to launch home testing kits for coronavirus: ICMR chief

Addressing a briefing on the coronavirus situation, Dr Balram Bhargava said that the government is targeting 2.5 million tests by the end of this month and 4.5 million tests by the end of June

Rapid Antigen Tests for coronavirus should be conducted in large numbers as it gives results quickly, which will in turn help in isolating patients during early stages of the disease, Dr Balram Bhargava said on Thursday.

Addressing a briefing on the coronavirus situation in the country, the ICMR chief said that the government is targeting 2.5 million tests by the end of this month and 4.5 million tests by the end of June.

Dr Bhargava further said he expects home testing kit to be available within three-four days and three more companies are expected to launch self testing kits for