COVID-19 testing capacity increased at Bengaluru airport
The Hindu
The move is expected to reduce wait time for air passengers
The COVID-19 testing capacity at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been enhanced with the addition of 50 machines. The move is expected to reduce wait time for air passengers.
“Auriga Research Private Limited, which was operating eight Express PCR test machines, has added 50 machines, increasing its hourly test capacity. BIAL is also working with TATA MD-Aster Labs, another COVID-19 lab partner at Bengaluru airport, towards enhancing the capacity with advanced Tata Express PCR technology,” according to a statement from Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) on December 7.

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