Even as a surge in the number of cases of novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) is being reported in the state the decrease in the number of tests has made things worse.
The number of weekly tests which were about 85000 a month ago has now reduced to about 64000. The data released by the Social Development for Communities Foundation (SDCF) reflects that a total of 64278 tests were conducted in the week ending on November 21. As compared to this, 85110 tests were conducted from October 13 to 19 in the state.
The founder of SDCF, Anoop Nautiyal said that the government needs to put renewed focus to increase tests. He said that the infection rate is steadily climbing up which is not a good sign.