Govt approves use of Covid Home Test kits
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 28 2021:
The state government has given the approval for use of Home Test kit for Covid-19 approved by ICMR in the state and registered pharmacies may apply for authorisation to the State Drug Controller, Directorate of Health Services though CMOs of districts concerned.
In an official release, Health Services director Dr K Rajo informed that authorised pharmacies shall maintain the list of buyers along with details such as name, address and verified phone number which should be shared with CMOs/DSOs concerned on daily basis.
It also said that home testing should be conducted as per procedure described by manufacturer in its manual and as per the advisory issued by ICMR in this regard.
All users are advised to download the home testing mobile app available on Google Play Store and App Store and to register and upload their results, it added.