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Bracing for 2nd wave, BMC starts 244 more free Covid test centres Last Updated : 02 Nov 2020 05:49:21 PM IST File Photo Bracing for a possible spike in coronavirus cases, BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday launched 244 free Covid-19 test centres across the city, officials said.
The number of such labs has gone over 300 now, offering options of both RT-PCR and RA Tests, apart from 54 private labs where paid tests are available."The tests are conducted for two hours daily from 10 am in all centres, free of cost, on a 'walk-in' basis," informed Additional Municipal Commissioner Suresh Kakani.In Mumbai, over 1.50 million tests have been conducted so far - among the highest in the country - and the new centres will further boost the numbers.The free testing centres were opened a week after Health Minister Rajesh Tope announced a steep cut in basic Covid test rates to just Rs 980 for all private hospitals from October 26. Earlier, the rate charged by private labs was whopping Rs 4,800 per person.Till Nov 1, Mumbai had reported 258,405 corona infections, of which 229,025 or 89 per cent have recovered whereas 10,318 others have succumbed.Mumbai reported a doubling rate of 171 days, with 18,522 cases currently classified as 'active', ranking second after Pune district's 25,200 such cases.Mumbaikars can call toll-free helpline number 1916, or access www.stopcoronavirus.mcgm.gov.in to get full details on Covid test facilities at the ivic hospitals, dispensaries or medical centres in their vicinity.IANS Mumbai For Latest Updates Please-
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