Ensure 6,000 tests a day: Gaya DM

GAYA: Gaya DM Abhishek Singh has sought an explanation from the civil surgeon for less than required number of Covid tests in the district during the last three days. According to a press release issued by the PRD, during the review of Covid situation, it was revealed that the actual number of tests was less than the official target.
The DM, however, said compared to the state average, the number of tests in Gaya was satisfactory. “The shortfall was in the target set by the district administration. We had set the target of 6,000 tests a day. The actual number of tests during the last three days varied between 5,000 and 5,400 a day,” he added.
The DM has also asked the health officials to ensure 100% testing in containment zones. At the review meeting, it was revealed that the residents of containment zones in the Manpur and Dobhi block areas were not being properly tracked.
Principal of Anugrah Narain Magadh Medical College Hospital has been asked to ensure a minimum of 700 RT PCR tests a day.