NEW DELHI: Amid concerns raised here about the quality of the rapid test kits purchased from China, the Chinese embassy here said it will keep “close communication” with Indian agencies and provide them necessary assistance on the issue.
Government sources here said they will wait to hear from ICMR on whether or not the kits were faulty before they take any decision to pursue the matter with Beijing. The government is treading cautiously on the issue as it remains in the process of acquiring vital medical equipment from China in its fight against Covid-19.
The ICMR “clarified” to top government officials Tuesday that these kits can show positive reports only after 7 days (time taken by a body to produce detectable antibodies). Top government sources also said ICMR was directly involved in the purchase of the kits.
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