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2 Covid self-test kits to be sold at pharmacies, health facilities

They are the Salixium Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Rapid Test (Saliva/Nasal Swab Samples) made by Reszon Diagnostic International Sdn Bhd Malaysia and Gmate Covid-19 Ag Saliva For Home Use by Philosys Co Ltd, South Korea.

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Self-test Covid-19 kits will allow users to test themselves at home for an initial diagnosis. Photo: Bernama
Self-test Covid-19 kits will allow users to test themselves at home for an initial diagnosis. Photo: Bernama

The health ministry through the Medical Devices Authority (MDA) has released a list of two Covid-19 self-test kits that have received conditional approval for import and distribution in the country.

This means the test kits can be sold at registered community pharmacies or health facilities.

The two kits are Salixium Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Rapid Test (Saliva/Nasal Swab Samples) made by Reszon Diagnostic International Sdn Bhd Malaysia and Gmate Covid-19 Ag Saliva For Home Use by Philosys Co Ltd, South Korea.

The health ministry said the list will be updated from time to time, and can also be checked on the MDA portal.