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Delhi begins Covid-19 rapid antigen tests; HM backs single strategy for NCR

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Press Trust of India

3 min read Last Updated : Jun 19 2020 | 2:44 AM IST

The Delhi government commenced Covid-19 testing through the rapid antigen methodology at 169 centres in and around containment zones of the city on Thursday.

A total of 341 teams are involved in the rapid-antigen testing which makes results available within 30 minutes, an official said.

According to Union minister G Kishan Reddy, the Centre plans to conduct 600,000 rapid antigen tests at these 169 facilities.

An official said around 50,000 tests were expected to be conducted on Thursday.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "Two important things happened today. Covid-19 testing rates in Delhi have been reduced to Rs 2,400 and

Topics : Coronavirus COVID-19

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