Hospitals across to country are reporting a surge in calls due to exposure to a toxic chemical contained in the at-home PCR tests, The Epoch Times reported on Monday.

The piece stated that “some at-home rapid COVID-19 tests contain” sodium azide, a chemical that can be harmful to adults and children.

“Sodium azide is a colorless, odorless powder that testers dip cotton swabs into. The chemical is found in herbicides, pest control agents, and airbags for cars,” The Epoch Times reported.