First day of mass COVID tests a success in Kozhikode
The Hindu
19,300 persons covered; results to be available today
The mass COVID-19 testing drive launched by the Health Department covered 19,300 persons on its first day, on Friday in Kozhikode district. Officials said the target set for Friday was 20,000 and the achievement was satisfactory. All health centres and hospitals extended support for the cause. Patients who reached various hospitals for consultation were also covered under the drive. This was apart from the intensive testing facilities arranged in selected public places. Health Department officials said the results of the tests would be available on Saturday. Based on the results, arrangements would be made to open more first-line treatment centres and quarantine facilities, they said.
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