Covid-19: RTK-Antigen, RT-PCR tests effective in detecting Omicron variant, says Khairy


SHAH ALAM: The RTK-Antigen and RT-PCR tests to detect Covid-19 infection are effective in detecting the Omicron variant of the virus, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

The Health Minister said he was informed of this by experts from the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) but tests were still being conducted to find out more about this variant.

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