As coronavirus cases rise, 52 labs set-up across India for testing samples

As on March 6, a total of 4,058 samples from 3,404 individuals have been tested by the network

In the wake of 31 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India so far, the Union health ministry has made functional 52 laboratories for testing samples while 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for COVID-19 to enhance capacity for diagnosis and detection of the disease.

"Following the increase in load of screening samples from suspected cases with symptoms and travel history to the affected countries, the Department of Health Research/ICMR has commissioned 52 laboratories for COVID-19 testing in India," an official said.

As on March 6, a total of 4,058 samples from 3,404 individuals have been tested by the