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Mumbaikars Can Now Get Free COVID-19 Testing Done At 244 Locations; Here’s How

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Although the COVID-19 infection rate has started to see a gradual decrease in Mumbai, the government is increasing the testing facilities. It is because of the increased testing that the spread of coronavirus is in control. As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) takes continuous all-around measures, it is providing free COVID-19 testing facilities at 244 places under its jurisdiction in the city. 

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300 Testing Facilities Available In Goa

The free testing facilities will be available daily jurisdiction between 10 am to 12 noon on a ‘walk-in’ basis. While some of the centres will have RT PCR method medical testing facilities, others will have antigen-based medical testing facilities. Apart from these free testing centres, 54 private medical laboratories in the BMC area, which will provide cheap testing facilities. The BMC now successfully has more than 300 COVID-19 testing facilities available for the Mumbaikars. Mumbaikars Can Now View COVID-19 Containment Zones In Mumbai On Google Maps.

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Dial On BMC Helpline Number For More Information

This step will not only encourage people to get tests done but will also aid in timely diagnosis. COVID-19 infection can be controlled more effectively in this way. To get more information on the testing facilities, you can contact on the telephone numbers of the departmental control rooms or dial the helpline number ‘1916’ of BMC to get details of these testing facilities. Travel From South Mumbai To Vashi By Water Taxis In Just 40 Minutes From November.

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The information will also be available on the dedicated website http://stopcoronavirus.mcgm.gov.in launched by BMC. 

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