Gorkhaland Territorial Administration Chairman Anit Thapa, on Monday, announced that the installation of TrueNAT machines has started in the GTA region.
As per the report, there are a total of 6 TrueNAT machines in the GTA region which will be installed shortly. While 2 TrueNAT machines will be installed in Darjeeling District Hospital, each will be installed at Kurseong Hospital, Mirik Hospital, Kalimpong Triveni Hospital and Gorubathan Hospital.
The TrueNAT machines are used for screening patients for COVID-19 and carry out conventional RT-PCR tests. Reportedly, the machines will be operated by experienced Molecular Biologists and technicians. Each TrueNAT machines can provide results in as less as 2 hours.