The exponential rise in the most recent COVID wave that has hit the nation is palpable. With growing concerns amongst the public about the high infection rates of the new Omicron variant, the first thought that troubles anyone who’s ever at risk of infection or who simply wants to get tested for precaution’s sake is: How do I take the test at home?

With limited information dispensed on the validity and availability of home-testing kits , the general query that surrounds the availability of such home testing kits and their use is their accuracy and effectiveness. Currently the Nepal government has approved the use of one self-testing kit available in the market, “Flowflex SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test (Self-Testing)” should now be available at pharmacies around the nation to test for the virus.