In view of the rising coronavirus infections in Uttar Pradesh, focus testing will be done across the state till March 27. To check the spread of the infection, samples of people working in shops, people living in slums, jails and old-age homes will be taken.
The state health department has completed the preparations for the 15-day ‘focus testing’ campaign. A ‘focus testing’ campaign was also launched in February this year.
For the last 10 days, the number of Covid-19 infected patients in the state has been increasing gradually.
Holi COVID-19 guidelines
The markets usually draw massive crowds during festivals, so just like on Diwali, focus testing will be done to detect the spread of infection on Holi this year. During this time, samples of colours, water spray guns, snacks, people who work in sweet shops and shopping malls, people shopping, roadside shopkeepers would be taken.
The testing of samples would be done on a daily basis so that the infected persons can be detected and quarantined in time. People coming in contact with infected persons will also be checked.
