free antigen self-test kits distributed in hangzhou
residents in some districts of hangzhou, zhejiang province, received free covid-19 antigen self-test kits from health authorities recently.
in yuhang district, which has experienced a recent surge of cases related to a local parcel distribution center, self-test kits were delivered to residents' doorsteps throughout the area starting on sunday.
meanwhile, notices were also issued calling for people to complete the self-tests, and anyone who tested positive should report to local authorities immediately.
according to yuhang's health officials, the self-tests — antigen tests — have been administered in addition to the regular nucleic acid tests, which still serve as the primary diagnostic tool for covid-19.
in shangcheng district, people in some communities were also given free self-test kits donated by two local manufacturers, according to reports.
between march 9 and 13, a total of 52 confirmed cases were been reported in hangzhou, with 44 in yuhang district.
last week, china's national medical products administration approved five covid-19 antigen test kits made by local companies for self-testing to boost early detection capabilities and cope with the omicron variant, which is highly transmissible.
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