COVID-19: Karnataka to increase RT PCR testing instead of Rapid Antigen tests

Bengaluru: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nudge to bring down the Covid death rate in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurpppa on Thursday directed the deputy commissioners and other officials concerned to increase RT-PCR testing instead of carrying out Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).
Speaking to IANS, a senior official said on condition of anonymity that the RT-PCR testing procedure is more accurate compared to RAT, and hence the district officials will adopt the RT-PCR testing procedure.
Yediyurappa, who on Thursday took stock of 10 hotspot districts including Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga, Hassana, Mysuru, Ballari, ADharwad and Tumakuru via a video conference with the district officials, informally decided to increase RT-PCR testing.
According to CMO officials, Yediyurappa instructed the officials to focus on RT-PCR tests and carry out RAT tests only in emergency situations.
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