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Those interested recognize that this rate is quite low. However, they say, there is less interest in testing human samples across the country, whether for antigen or RT-PCR. And only if there are symptoms, only the antigen test also plays a role in this.
Since the onset of Covid-19 infection in Bangladesh last March, the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction or RT-PCR method, which is considered the most reliable method, was being tested.
However, it takes a long time to get the results after collecting the samples in this method, the cost is also high. Also, labs are not required for this test everywhere.
That is why the government took the initiative to test time and cost-effective antigen. Testing began on December 5 in 10 districts that do not have RT-PCR testing facilities. On December 19 it was expanded to 29 districts.
According to data received from the Health Department through December 26, 1,291 samples have been collected and tested through December.
At this time, most of the samples were analyzed in Gaibandha, 262. At least 47 samples were analyzed in Panchagarh district.
December 19-26 – In these seven days, only two samples have been analyzed in Shariatpur district.
Shariatpur Civil Surgeon. SM Abdullah-al-Murad told bdnews24.com: “People have become very relaxed. Due to the low infection rate, the courage of the people has increased.
“And the antigen test must be done within five days after the fever started. Many came to give samples after this time. For this reason, samples cannot be taken. This is also the reason why fewer are obtained. samples “.
The Brahmanbaria civil surgeon is seeing less interest in the test. Mohammad Ekram Ullah as well.
He told bdnews24.com that many had symptoms of coronavirus but did not show up for tests.
“There are many viral diseases right now. Influenza, flu symptoms are also close to corona virus symptoms. Because of this, many people think that it will improve, what is the need to get tested? “
Former Vice Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Prof. Nazrul Islam told bdnews24.com that the number of antigen tests is decreasing due to the principle that antigens are administered whenever there are symptoms.
Antigen testing has begun in the country to detect coronavirus
What is an antigen test?
“We said at one point that the antigen is tested to see if the patient is really positive or negative. Because it is possible to quickly identify and provide services to patients. If I do RTPCR, it takes two or three times.
“A person has no symptoms, but PCR tests are being done to confirm whether they are infected or not because they have seen an infected person.” But if there are no symptoms here, the antigen test is not being done. “
Furthermore, interest in going to the hospital to analyze the sample has diminished. Whatever the reason, ”he said.
Additional Director General of Health Department (Administration) Prof. Nasima Begum told bdnews24.com that so far there are more than 1 lakh of antigen test kits in stock. These are sent to different districts. More kits will continue to arrive regularly in the ongoing process.
When asked if people are less interested in testing samples, he said: “It is not a question of human interest, the main question is what is the scientific basis for antigen testing.
“The day a message was given who would get the antigen test. You, I will not go. If there are no symptoms. The antigen test only applies to those who have symptoms. Eighty percent of us are asymptomatic. That’s why it doesn’t matter who is interested ”.
So far, 31 lakh 74,528 samples (including antigens) have been tested for novel coronaviruses in the country. 5 lakh 10 thousand 60 people have been identified. So far, 6,489 people have died from this disease.
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