Published 15:48 IST, March 3rd 2020
Arrangements made for testing of Coronavirus samples across laboratories in India
After a rise in Coronavirus cases being reported, Government revealed that arrangements were made for testing of samples at various laboratories across India
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After a sudden rise in number of Coronavirus cases being reported in India, Government revealed that arrangements were me for testing of samples at National Institute of Virology in Pune. Government has also stated that 14 or Viral Research & Diagstics Laboratories of Indian Council of Medical Research for sample testing are rey. equate laboratory rents are also me available to test up to 25,000 samples.
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India reports more cases of COVID19
On Monday, Health Ministry stated that two new cases h been reported - one in New Delhi and or in Telangana. Later on, six cases were also detected during sample testing in Agra. se were people who h allegedly come in contact with COVID-19 patient from New Delhi.
Samples of all patients have been sent to NIV, Pune for confirmation. Contact tracing of persons who have come in contact with se six persons from Agra is also simultaneously being done through Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) network.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held an extensive review meeting regarding preparedness. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said that re was need to panic.
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He also mentioned that different ministries and states are working toger to provide prompt medical attention.
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15:48 IST, March 3rd 2020