The prolonged swab test results received by some individuals are due to the testing capacity of the COVID-19 laboratory which can only produce three thousand at present. The Minister of Health explained that with the additional virology laboratory or Brunei COVID-19 AirLab, it is hoped that it will be able to accommodate up to five thousand tests in a day and the process of obtaining results will be faster.
The Minister of Health also stated that individuals who have not received their swab test results will have to wait until the results are released. In regards to individuals who refuse to stay at home, their respective family members need to provide further understanding as those who are older are at higher risk of being infected.
Source: Radio Television Brunei