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Thailand develops rapid COVID-19 test kit

Thailand’s researchers have developed a rapid test kit for COVID-19 and plan to launch clinical trials next month.
Thailand develops rapid COVID-19 test kit ảnh 1An official sprays disinfectant in a bid to control the new coronavirus at Wat Suthat Thepphawararam in Bangkok on March 17. (Source: Bangkok Post)

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s researchers havedeveloped a rapid test kit for COVID-19 and plan to launch clinical trials nextmonth.

According to the research team led by VidyasirimedhiInstitute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), the new kit will deliver resultsin 30 to 45 minutes, compared to the four to six hours currently required.

It is estimated that up to 4,000 test kits will beproduced daily and will cost approximately 475 THB (14.71 USD) apiece.

Meanwhile, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA)has warned people not to opt for COVID-19 test kits sold online, saying noneof them have been approved by the agency.

FDA Deputy Secretary-General Surachoke Tangwiwat saidabout 10 operators have applied to import coronavirus test kits from China,Singapore, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Europe, but none of theseapplications have been approved.

He also warned people to avoid using these kits ontheir own and instead seek medical help if they have symptoms or face the riskof infection./.
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