Coronavirus test centers in India - Where to get tested for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As of March 11, 2020, India has 66 confirmed cases of vel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Experts are also predicting a rise in number of cases over coming weeks. With rising threat of COVID-19, government of India has opened 52 test facilities across country where your swabs can be safely tested for vel Coronavirus. 

Where to get tested for Coronavirus?

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If you have any symptoms associated with COVID-19 and suspect yourself to be infected, n first thing you must do, according to official guidelines, is to go to your nearest healthcare professional. healthcare provider will n take a test swab from you and send it to nearest Coronavirus test centres. se test centres have required facilities and biosafety equipment to safely conduct tests on Coronavirus swabs. Additionally,  Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also enabled 57 medical facilities to collect COVID-19 swabs. 

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[Im is taken from ICMR website]

[Im is taken from ICMR website]

52 test facilities are spread across all States and Union Territories of India. All medical professionals first go through swab collection facilities, who n send test swabs to one of 52 test centres for confirmation. Keep in mind that you cant directly send your sample to test centres. Only medically trained professionals are permitted to take test swabs and transport m to various facilities, where coronavirus screening test is conducted. Below is list of all COVID-19 test centers in India. 

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[Data was taken from ICMR official website]

information provided above is up to date as of March 11, 2020. However, with number of cases rising, it is likely that government will open up even more Coronavirus test centers in India. Furrmore, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has also provided numerous guidelines to safeguard country against Covid-19 pandemic.

Symptoms of vel Coronavirus (Covid-19) as stated by WHO

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), initial symptoms of a Coronavirus infection include respiratory problems, coughing, fever, and shortness of breath. In more severe cases, symptoms intensify causing acute respiratory syndrome and kidney failure, which can lead to death. If you are suffering from any of symptoms mentioned, n consult your medical professional immediately. 

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