It is worrying to know that only 80 among per 10 lakh people are being tested to identify the COVID-19, which is the lowest in number compared to other countries
Experts envisage that Bangladesh is heading towards a tougher time as the deadly coronavirus or COVID-19 is spreading fast through community transmission. It needs no emphasizing that in Bangladesh the number of tests is very low compared to the number infected people.
One of the biggest obstacles Bangladesh will face in the
wake of the coronavirus pandemic is a severe shortage
of test kits and the supplies needed to perform the tests
A tougher time is waiting for us unless we can increase our testing capacity immidietly . Apart from testing at RT PCR laboratories, more importance should be given on rapid testing. Skilled and well trained technologists will have to be appointed for sample collection purposes. Besides, the ongoing lockdown should have to be executed properly to quell the spread of coronavirus.
Though testing capacity has increased, it is still inadequate to portray the real picture. One of the biggest obstacles Bangladesh will face in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is a severe shortage of test kits and the supplies needed to perform the tests.
Given that testing is crucial to get the people most at risk the care they need, the lack of testing and an increase in demand over supply is critical in determining how the next several weeks of the pandemic will play out. Adequate and accurate testing is also crucial to help stop the spread of disease since many who have been exposed can display no symptoms.
