Following an uptick in coronavirus cases in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Health, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner and National Health Mission Director J. Nivas has said COVID-19 testing will start immediately in the State and that a minimum of 1,000 RT-PCR tests will be done daily.
“All the districts have been instructed to conduct a minimum of 50 RT-PCR tests of the people with COVID-19 symptoms. As of now, no restrictions have been imposed on travelling. We are waiting for further instructions from the Central government. After the meeting with the Health Ministry slated for December 20, we will know about the further course of action,” Mr. Nivas told The Hindu.
On December 18 (Monday), the Centre issued an advisory to all States in view of the rising coronavirus cases and detection of the JN.1 strain in Kerala. The States have been instructed to keep a close watch on the situation and monitor and report cases of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI).
