Karnataka: 40 labs fined over Rs 20 lakh for delay in uploading COVID test results ANI | Updated: May 25, 2021 09:46 IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 25 (ANI): As many as 40 COVID testing labs in Karnataka have been fined more than Rs 20 lakh for the delay in uploading the results of COVID-19 tests, said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwathnarayan. As per figures shared by nodal head in-charge of COVID testing Shalini Rajneesh, during a meeting, various labs in Karnataka have been fined to a sum of Rs 20,20,600 for the delay in uploading the results of COVID-19 tests, Ashwathnarayan informed on Monday.
Ashwathnarayan, who is also the head of the state COVID-19 task force, said that about nine government labs and 31 private labs were penalised for the late declaration of COVID-19 test results.
40 labs fined Rs 20 lakh for delay in uploading Covid test results: Karnataka DCM
40 labs fined Rs 20 lakh for delay in uploading Covid test results: Karnataka DCM
The total number of cases where results were found delayed for more than 24 hours since May 8, is 10,103, a statement by the government said.
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Medics at a lab in Mumbai (Source: PTI)
Forty labs have been fined Rs 20.20 lakh for delay in uploading the results of COVID-19 tests, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan said on Monday.
This information was shared to the DCM by Shalini Rajneesh, Nodal Head, in-charge of COVID testing, at a meeting convened by him, his office said in a statement.
As many as 40 COVID testing labs in Karnataka have been fined more than Rs 20 lakh for the delay in uploading the results of COVID-19 tests, said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwathnarayan. As per figures shared by nodal head in-charge of COVID testing Shalini Rajneesh, during a meeting, various labs in Karnataka have been fined to a sum of Rs 20,20,600 for the delay in uploading the results of COVID-19 tests, Ashwathnarayan informed on Monday. Ashwathnarayan, who is also the head of the state COVID-19 task force, said that about nine government labs and 31 private labs were penalised for the late declaration of COVID-19 test results.
40 Karnataka Labs Fined Over Rs 20 Lakh For Delay In Uploading COVID Reports 40 Karnataka Labs Fined Over Rs 20 Lakh For Delay In Uploading COVID Reports Covid test results were found to be delayed by over 24 hours since May 8 in 10,103 cases and labs have been fined Rs 200 for each case.
Those fined include nine government and 31 private labs (Representational)
Bengaluru:
Forty labs have been fined Rs 20.20 lakh for delay in uploading results of Covid tests, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan said on Monday.
This information was shared by Shalini Rajneesh, Nodal Head, in-charge of COVID testing, at a meeting convened by the Deputy Chief Minister, his office said in a statement.
Karnataka to get 2 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses through global tender ANI | Updated: May 12, 2021 10:42 IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 12 (ANI): The Karnataka government on Tuesday decided to procure two crore COVID-19 vaccine doses through global tender.
Deputy Chief Minister and state COVID task force head Dr CN Ashwath Narayan said that to meet the increased demand and to facilitate vaccination of the age group of 18-44 years, 2 crore COVID vaccines will be procured through a global tender. In addition to this an order has been placed for three crore vaccines which include one crore Covaxin and two crores Covishield, he informed.