Now, pvt labs to also test for coronavirus infections as Centre gives nod

Around 50-60 accredited private labs to test for coronavirus infection

At a time when the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak is showing no signs of slowing down, the Centre has decided to allow the use of accredited private labs for testing the virus.

Indian Council of Medical Research director-general Balram Bhargava confirmed to The Times of India, on Monday, that around 50-60 private labs, accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories, can proceed with testing for Covid-19.

The coronavirus pandemic has globally hit 182,547, with 7,164 reported deaths across 157 countries.

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The outbreak in India has