CLEAN : India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test

The video discusses a visual detection method for COVID-19 using CRISPR CAS 9 technology on paper strips. This method is suitable for low-resource areas, especially in rural India, and aims to improve testing accessibility. The importance of testing in micro containment and new areas is highlighted. Efforts are underway to develop a prototype that doesn't require a PCR machine, enabling point-of-care testing.

What technology is combined with paper strip chemistry to create a visual COVID-19 detection method?

• Antibody Testing

• RNA Interference

• DNA Sequencing

• CRISPR CAS 9

Why is the paper strip test particularly useful in rural areas?

• It requires no electricity

• It is easy to interpret and administer

• It uses advanced laboratory equipment

• It is only available in urban areas

What is a key benefit of the paper strip test in terms of COVID-19 containment?

• It provides instant immunity

• It replaces the need for quarantine

• It can be used for mass vaccination

• It helps in micro containment of hot zones

What is the goal of the second prototype being developed?

• To require more sophisticated laboratories

• To eliminate the need for a PCR machine

• To increase the cost of testing

• To make the test less accessible

Where is the new prototype intended to be used?

• In dispensaries and at home

• In international airports

• Only in hospitals

• In large urban centers