As part of the revised testing strategy, multiple 24x7 operational RAT booths will be set up in cities, towns and villages, said Dr Bhargava. The booths for RAT will be set up with the community in schools, colleges, community centers and offices of the RWAs," added Dr Bhargava. Additionally, home-based testing solutions are being explored, said Dr Bhargava. "All asymptomatic individuals undertaking essential travel must follow Covid appropriate behaviour," he said, adding that mobile testing laboratories are being deployed for increased access. Also read| 'Centre can do away with Covid-19 vaccine monopoly': Kejriwal writes to PM ModiIndia conducted nearly 2 million (1,945,299) tests to detect Covid-19 on April 30, the highest in the world on a single day, Dr Bhargava said.

Source: Hindustan Times May 11, 2021 13:18 UTC