Coronavirus testing can be done over the counter in Delhi now: Arvind Kejriwal. (Proceedings)
New Delhi:
A prescription from a doctor is no longer needed to perform a coronavirus test in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today. But the Delhi High Court has ordered that in such cases, people will need to carry the Aadhaar card as proof of their Delhi address and fill out forms from the Indian Council of Medical Research, which is the country’s nodal agency for the battle against coronavirus. .
Kejriwal indicated that the move is linked to his government’s efforts to increase the number of Covid tests performed across the city.
“The Delhi government has increased testing several times. I have ordered the Minister of Health this morning not to request the doctor’s prescription for the test. Anyone can get tested,” read his tweet tonight.
The Delhi government has increased testing several times.
This morning I ordered the Minister of Health not to request the doctor’s prescription for the test. Anyone can get tested.
– Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 8, 2020
In recent days, Delhi’s daily coronavirus toll has been on the rise. From around 1,200 to 1,500 boxes per day, the national capital touched more than 3,000 boxes this week. The number of deaths has also been increasing.
The authorities have concluded that with the opening of the city and the economy a certain relaxed attitude has crept into people’s adherence to security protocols and the way forward now is aggressive testing.
Last week, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal asked officials to increase testing capacity and allow measures such as “tests on demand.” He also ordered tests and trials to be conducted at border points and major construction sites. The meeting was also attended by the Chief Minister.
Today, while listening to a petition regarding the improvement of testing facilities in Delhi, the High Court asked private laboratories to allow 2,000 COVID-19 tests per day for those who want to undergo them voluntarily.
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