Baglung, April 7 -- The federal government has decided to launch large-scale Covid-19 rapid diagnostic tests in Baglung, but the health officials in the district say they still lack essential medical equipment to carry out the tests.

Besides Baglung, the government has also announced to run rapid Covid-19 tests in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts.

As per the government's decision, the concerned authorities in Baglung have started consultations with health officials and other stakeholders to manage medical and protective equipment required for the tests.

"Since we don't have the required medical and protective equipment, Dhaulagiri Hospital is only performing general check-up and collecting swab samples for Covid-19 tests at the time be...