COVID-19 tests conducted at Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market area

Kathmandu - The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has expanded coverage of tests for novel coronavirus in view of the increasing risk of COVID-19 in the Kathmandu Valley. In this connection, KMC carried out tests for COVID-19 at local Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market area on Thursday. Tests were carried out as per both rapid diagnostic test (RDT) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods from 11am to 6.30 pm.

KMC conducted the tests in coordination with the Kalimati Fruits ad Vegetables Market Development Committee and the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. According to KMC, the tests were carried out to check for novel coronavirus infection among drivers and helpers transporting fruits, vegetables, fish and other agriculture produce from the area, and other related persons working in the market like porters, workers, employees, cleaning staff and security persons.