THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government has reduced the rates for Covid-19 tests, PPE Kits and N 95 masks. The rate of RT-PCR tests will be Rs 300, Rs 100 for antigen tests and the rates of Expert NAT, True NAT and RT-Lamp will be Rs 2350, Rs 1225 and Rs 1025 respectively. The rate was inclusive of all charges, said Health Minister Veena George.

The minimum price for a PPE kit is Rs 154 per unit for XL size. Rs 156 for double XL size. The highest amount of the above measurement is Rs 175. The lowest price for N 95 mask is Rs 5.50 and highest is Rs 15. The old rates were Rs 500 for RTPCR and Rs 300 for antigen. The minister said strict action would be taken against those charging more than the rate fixed.