42,788 samples tested till now, 4,346 tested yesterday: ICMR
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The Indian Council of Medical Research members while briefing the media on the developments regarding the coronavirus, said that till now they have tested 42,788 samples, including 4,346 samples that were tested yesterday. They added that it represented 36% of their capacity. 123 labs have been made functional, 49 private labs have been given permission. Yesterday 399 patients were tested in private labs, said R Gangakhedkar.