BENGALURU : With 35 people testing positive for the novel coronavirus in less than 24 hours, Karnataka on Thursday launched a mobile covid-19 testing kiosk.
It allows for swift collection and testing in covid-19 clusters, eradicating the need for at-risk persons to visit the nearest hospital or clinic.
The 6.5ft tall booth is made of aluminium and acrylic glass, both known to be resistant to the coronavirus. Resembling a telephone booth, it can be mounted on a mini-truck, which can be parked anywhere. “At these kiosks, individuals queuing for tests and healthcare workers will adhere to government social distancing norms," said Karnataka chief minister B S Yedyurappa while launching the kiosk. “Just one person will be involved in the entire