Ludhiana police sells COVID-19 care kits for asymptomatic patients

The Ludhiana police are selling COVID-19 care kits through the police canteen to asymptomatic covid patients who under home isolation. Each kit contains 18 items including vitamin and zinc tablets, and pulse oximeter.

Ludhiana (Punjab): The Ludhiana police are selling COVID-19 care kits through the police canteen to people who are testing positive for the virus but have no symptoms and are under home isolation.

These kits are being sold at the price of Rs 1,700, inclusive of all taxes and home delivery charges.

"Each kit contains 18 items including vitamin and zinc tablets, and pulse oximeter. Asymptomatic patients can buy them at Rs 1,700 which is lesser than the market price," said R Agarwal, Police Commissioner.

Meanwhile, to encourage people to get tested for COVID-19 to curb the spread of the virus in the state, the Punjab govt has allowed free walk-in testing in govt hospitals and mobile vans. The govt has also allowed similar tests at a nominal cost not exceeding Rs 250 by private doctors and hospitals.

People who want their result immediately can opt for Rapid Antigen testing while RT-PCR testing will also be similarly available.

The state will also explore similar arrangements for Rapid Antigen testing by pharmacists/chemists, on the lines of private hospitals and doctors.

(ANI)