35,695 Covid-19 tests conducted at four Chandigarh labs

Chandigarh, June 30

The four laboratories authorised for the Covid-19 testing in Chandigarh have conducted a total of 35,695 tests till date with the PGIMER’s Virology Lab leading with 25,464 samples, followed by Microbiology Lab, PGI (2,782), Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 (3,396) and IMTECH (4,053).

As per the official statement by the UT, “PGI has been conducting tests very liberally that includes almost all emergency patients, antenatal cases, elective surgeries and symptomatic healthcare workers.” The Administration stated that tests were being conducted judiciously keeping in view the optimal utilisation of resources and preservation of the same for the future. Besides, flu clinics have also been helping in screening people.

“All influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) patients are being routinely tested for Covid at the PGI. Till date, 325 SARI patients and 170 ILI patients have been tested at the PGI. All guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the ICMR are being implemented,” the statement read. — TNS