Vice-Chairman of Mizoram Health and Family Welfare Board Dr. ZR Thiamsanga said that the state at present has over 7,800 rapid or anti-body test kits for COVID-19.
Dr.Thiamsanga said that the Chinese made consignment was received from the IndianCouncil of Medical Research (ICMR) recently. He said that the state governmenthas also placed orders for 10,000 more Singapore made rapid test kits whichwill arrive soon.
He statedthat once the rapid test kits are used, the testing ratio is likely to go upadding that the testing will be done based on the guidelines issued by theCentre and the state government.
He furtherreiterated that those people who are stranded in different parts of the countrydue to the lockdown, they will not be required to go for quarantine atdesignated facilities but will be advised for home quarantine after theirreturn to Mizoram.
Thiamsanga,who also headed the medical operational team, said that they will tour toLunglei, Hnahthial, Serchhip, Lawngtlai and Champhai districts to spreadawareness about the pandemic.
He said that the medical team had earlier conducted tours to borders areas from April 15 to 17.
He said that all the NGOs, churches, and village or local level task forces were very supportive.
