“The strength of the problem (virus) is the spread of the problem. At a time when the virus is making a comeback in China, India cannot afford to fritter away its gains…. The rapid testing kits that are expected to land in India by April 15 are going to be central to this strategy. These kits can be used for widespread testing in hot spots and containment zones as well as areas relatively free of the virus. Last week, it also raised a fresh tender for 4.5 million more rapid testing kits for deliveries starting May 1.

Source: Hindustan Times April 14, 2020 09:10 UTC