While the Ministry of Health has boosted its capacity to administer the
Polymerase Chain Reaction PCR tests for COVID-19, Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony is indicating that the newly acquired antigen test will only be administered to persons exhibiting symptoms of the virus. More from Temika Rodney
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While studies have revealed that rapid antigen COVID-19 tests have a 50% rate of producing false-negative results, the Ministry of Health has indicated that these tests are being procured for local use but will be validated by a PCR test where necessary. More in this Report Timeka Rodney
Belize has warned persons and companies providing unauthorised COVID-19 tests to members of the public that they face a fine of BDZ$5,000. “It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) that persons or entities not authorised by the ministry are providing COVID-19 test services…
As part of the Ministry of Health’s push to decentralize COVID-19 testing, 20,000 antigen test kits have been ordered for the hinterland regions. The antigen tests can produce results in minutes. Find out more in this report from Timeka Rodney.
