78 pvt institutes approved for administering Covid antigen test

The government has approved 78 private health institutes across the country to conduct rapid antigen tests to detect Covid-19 infection.

The health department issued a circular in this regard today setting the antigen testing fee at Tk700.

The notice also said the tests are to be conducted on those who are showing symptoms of Covid-19 infections or have been in contact with a diagnosed Covid patient within 14 days.