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Arvind Kejriwal Orders Reducing Price Of RT-PCR Test For Covid-19 In Delhi
Currently, people have to spend Rs 2,400 for the RT-PCR test at private labs in the capital.
30 Nov 2020, 04:44 PM IST 
A lab technician prepares in a changing room at the Newtech Medical Devices facility, where Corosure probe-free RT-PCR based Covid-19 Diagnostic kits are being produced, in Faridabad, Haryana. (Photographer: T. Narayan/Bloomberg)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he has issued directives to reduce the price of the RT-PCR test in the national capital, saying it will help those going to private labs for Covid-19 tests.
Currently, people have to spend Rs 2,400 for the RT-PCR test at private labs.
"I have directed that the rates of RT PCR tests be reduced in Delhi. Whereas tests are being conducted free of cost in government establishments, however this will help those who get their tests done in private labs," Kejriwal tweeted.
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain in reply to the chief minister's tweet said orders for this will be issued immediately.