India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test

[2greys]

A fast and cheap paper-based coronavirus test will soon be available across India, with scientists hopeful it will help turn the tide on the pandemic in one of the world's worst-hit nations.

India has recorded more than 7.5 million infections, second only to the United States, and the outbreak has spread from densely packed megacities like Mumbai to rural communities with limited medical services.

The locally developed Feluda, named for a detective in a famous Indian novel series, resembles a home pregnancy paper-strip test and delivers results within an hour.

Researchers are optimistic that its low cost and ease of use can help stem the pathogen's spread in poor and remote areas.

news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/1...

[sassy59]

Good news for India. Hope it helps. Xxx

[2greys in reply to sassy59]

We could do with it here, as well, a 12 day wait for this family to get results:

dailyecho.co.uk/news/188068...

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to 2greys]

I was going to say, why can't it be used in other countries, like the UK. For all kinds of reasons the test being proposed for India seems much better (less invasive, cheaper, quicker results etc)

[Badbessie]

We desperately need this test in the UK. It cannot cost any more than our present system.

[Izb1]

Agree with everybody, why cant it be used it the rest of the world, we so need to be on the right track with this x