RNA extractors procured for enhancing testing capacity for COVID-19 in JK: Murmu

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor G C Murmu on Tuesday said the administration has procured RNA extractors for enhancing testing capacity for COVID-19.

He also said emphasis was being laid on identifying vulnerable populations including the elderly people and those with comorbidities.

Briefing Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan through video-conferencing about the measures undertaken for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19, the Lt Governor said RNA extractors have been procured by the UT administration for enhancing testing capacity. (AGENCIES)