3 types of ICMR supplied COVID-19 test kits & their present status in Bengal:
1. Rapid testing kits -They are being held back on account of poor functioning as per ICMR advisory
2. BGI RT PCR kits -They are being withdrawn as per communication from NICED on 21st Apr (1/2)

3. Antigen Kits - Not supplied to hospitals in Bengal.

Thus, as on 22nd Apr, WBDHFW has 0 kits supplied from ICMR/NICED which can test a COVID patient as per ICMR recommendations
Assuring all citizens that every possible effort is being made to address this situation (2/2)