New Delhi: A total of 1,03,532 samples were tested for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in the country, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday.
As per ICMR's bulletin, a total of 26,15,920 samples of coronavirus have been tested as of May 21.
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Testing (Molecular based) Update - Total number of sample tested is 26,15,920; number of samples tested in 24 hours is 1,03,532: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/oR3TILIf12
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Earlier, ICMR also released revised guidelines for TrueNat, a comprehensive assay for screening and testing for positive cases for COVID-19.
A circular published by the apex medical body also elaborated on the steps to be followed for new testing. (ANI)
