The Supreme Court on Wednesday evening has issued interim directions to make the tests relating to COVID-19 whether in approved Government Laboratories or approved private Laboratories free of cost.
The government has been directed to issue necessary direction in this regard immediately. The court further held that the tests relating to Covid-19 must be carried out in NABL accredited Labs or any agencies approved by WHO or ICMR.
The question as to whether the private Laboratories carrying free of cost Covid-19 tests are entitled for any reimbursement of expenses incurred shall be considered later on, the order stated.