Govt preparing to cut down on RDT after widespread criticism

The government is preparing to cut down rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) after widespread criticism.

Spokesperson with the Health Ministry Dr Jageshwore Gautam said RDT tests will now be done only on those who have been quarantined for over two weeks. He reasoned that those who have stayed for over 14 days do not need PCR tests if new persons have not arrived in the intervening period. "There will be risk of infection only if new persons have been added."