Bahrain launches 15-minute COVID-19 rapid testing service
- Date: 15-Oct-2020
- Source: Saudi Gazette
- Sector:Industrial
- Country:Bahrain
Bahrain launches 15-minute COVID-19 rapid testing service
MANAMA — Bahrain's Ministry of Health has launched the rapid Covid-19 tests on a trial basis.
Primary Healthcare Labs Chief Batoul Al-Alawi said that 20,000 tests would be initially conducted, focusing on teachers, students, medical teams on the frontline, and symptomatic patients.
The rapid test detects COVID-19 infections through a nasal swab with an accurate diagnosis of the patient's condition within 15 minutes without the need for a specialized laboratory.
The new service is part of initiatives spearheaded by the National Taskforce for Combating COVID-19 to facilities tests and keep abreast of international developments.
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