282 test negative in State-1

Biratnagar, April 12 . Real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) for Corona Virus has shown negative result in 282 people in State-1 so far. A total of 211 samples collected for testing were sent to the Koshi Zonal Hospital, Biratnagar and BP Koirala Institute of Health Science, Dharan from various parts of the State.

The results of the test of 22 more are awaited, according to the Corona Information Desk at the Office of the Chief Minister. Health workers have been mobilized to collect samples from people staying in the different quarantine centres in Morang, Jhapa and Udayapur districts.