The doctor has now asked him to get a COVID-19 test done. At the centre, however, a banner reading — “No COVID-19 test sample collection” — hangs near the main gate. The security guards manning the premises, and also controlling the traffic outside the gate, could be seen having a tough time with scores of people coming for COVID-19 test over the past week. The rising number of casesOver the last one week, Telangana has reported a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases with each day recording a new high. After facing much criticism over low testing and not allowing private hospitals and diagnostic centres to carry out COVID-19 testing despite ICMR’s approval, the state government finally permitted the private players to join the fight against COVID.

Source: Indian Express June 23, 2020 14:58 UTC