Covid-19 results in 15 minutes: KEMRI starts manufacturing rapid test kitsKEMRI lab scientist Dr. Edith Koskei displays coronavirus samples obtained from the public at the Sample Management and Reception facility in Nairobi on March 24, 2020. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has started manufacturing Covid-19 rapid test kits to ease the testing burden at the State’s facilities.KEMRI, which is leading in sampling Covid-19 cases, has had a production unit for a number of years. The rapid testing kits which is a new idea to facilitate the need of conducting as many tests in a day as possible is currently underway. The process requires a lot of manual work that is why a rapid testing kit can change the game during this pandemic. Upon completion of the production of the first rapid test kits, which is currently underway, the first report will be presented next week.

Source: Standard Digital April 07, 2020 12:22 UTC