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COVID-19: Labs, technicians under pressure in Karnataka over rise in testing

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COVID-19: Labs, technicians under pressure in Karnataka over rise in testing

COVID-19: Labs, technicians under pressure in Karnataka over rise in testing

While speaking to ANI in Bengaluru on July 09, the Health and Family Welfare Minister of Karnataka, B Sriramulu spoke about plans to increase number of labs and technicians in the state.

He said, "We have 72 labs where COVID-19 tests are conducted.

They are under pressure with increased number of tests.

When lab technicians are quarantined, it gets difficult to complete work." "So we are considering increasing number of labs technicians," Health Minister added.


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