The Health department has allowed private hospitals and labs to conduct Covid test byRapid Antigen Test. An order was issued by secretary health stating that private hospitals will not charge more than Rs 200 for the tests from patients.
Hospitals will be able to conduct the rapid antigen tests on patients coming there with symptoms of cough, cold, fever and other influenza like illness.
The antigen test gives results within a few minutes and this will help doctors in private hospitals in providing treatment to patients without delay.