Bangladesh has decided to open antigen tests for the COVID-19 illness in government hospitals on a limited scale and cut test fees for travellers.

The government has yet to decide on the launch of the antibody tests in Bangladesh, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said on Monday.

Bangladesh is conducting RT-PCR tests in 88 government-authorized laboratories to detect the coronavirus in swab samples.

“Government hospitals and laboratories are allowed to conduct antigen tests on a limited scale. The private hospitals will also be permitted to provide services under the government supervision in the future,” Maleque said.

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