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Govt’s directive to hospitals on antigen tests

Govt’s directive to hospitals on antigen tests

By Himalayan News Service

This undated image shows the image of the Ministry of Health and Population. Photo: MoHP

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all the hospitals to treat those testing positive for COVID antigens as coronavirus positive. Speaking during a press briefing, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population Jageshwor Gautam said those testing positive for COVID antigens would be considered coronavirus positive. The health ministry has directed the Ministry of Social Development to find those testing positive for COVID antigens and ensure their treatment.