Coronavirus: ICMR engaging with high-quality private labs to increase tests access, says DG Bhargava

Last Updated: Mar 17 2020 | 8:37 PM IST

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New Delhi, Mar 17(ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on March 17 briefed media about the latest status of coronavirus in the country. ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said, "ICMR is also engaging with high-quality private laboratories, which include NABL accredited laboratories, to understand the modalities to increase access to the tests while ensuring appropriate safeguards."

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