ICMR asks states to stop using Chinese rapid test kits | Bharat Ki Baat

The ICMR has received 500,000 rapid test kits from two Chinese companies. When West Bengal accused the ICMR of sending faulty kits, it refuted the charges saying the kits should be stored below 20 degrees Celsius temperature to get accurate results. It had also said if the variation in results was not major then there was no need to worry. But now the ICMR has said any new observation about the testing kits will not be taken lightly and will be cross-checked thoroughly.