Testing The System: Unreliable COVID-19 Testing Kits In Open Market | India Today Investigation

Their supplies restricted to government facilities -- and their use paused for now -- rapid-test kits have nevertheless made their way into the commercial market as demands for fast-tracking Covid diagnosis rose, an India Today investigation has found. Health authorities have suspended rapid-testing for the new coronavirus till further notice after several states complained about flawed results, mostly from the Chinese-made kits. But India Today's Special Investigation Team found several suppliers of medical-equipment procuring the tools via illegal channels and selling them out among the communities for home-testing. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter:   / indiatoday   Facebook:   / indiatoday