Gaighat, May 17: Throat swab collection in Udayapur has come to a halt following the shortage of required medical equipment.
The District Health Office, Udaypur, confirmed the cessation of the swab collection in the absence of VTM. Office chief Mohan Subedi said the state and local governments have been apprised of the problem and urged to facilitate to solve the problem.
It may be noted that Bhulke in Udayapur was emerged as the first hotspot for coronavirus in the country.