Daily Covid tests will be increased

He said the persons with Covid symptoms who approach private doctors must be instructed to get tested immediately.

Published: 21st April 2021 04:32 AM  |   Last Updated: 21st April 2021 04:32 AM   |  A+A A-

A policeman getting vaccinated at Rajarathinam Stadium, in Chennai, on Monday. (Photo | R Satish Babu/EPS)

By Express News Service

CHENNAI: In a meeting with field officers on Tuesday, Additional Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply department, Harmandar Singh said he would increase the number of Covid tests to 25,000 daily. Currently, nearly 15,000 tests are being done.

He said the persons with Covid symptoms who approach private doctors must be instructed to get tested immediately. The additional secretary also ordered immediate action to keep ready at least 15,000 beds in 15 Covid care centres. He also suggested people to wear masks and maintain social distancing.

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