With the Covid surge in December and huge numbers for Covid screening, Tata Main Hospital had extended the Covid testing facility at the old NTTF Centre ( Safety Excellence Centre ) from January 7, keeping in view the reduced numbers for Covid screening at NTTF, this extended screening facility has been stopped from February 6.
An official of TMH informed that now the screening for Covid by RTPCR / RAT as outpatient service will be at the Virology section of the OPD complex on the first floor at TMH, as per the existing timings - Mon - Sat - 6AM - 10 PM Sunday - 6 AM - 2 PM. For travellers coming beyond the routine hours - to be facilitated at the Emergency department as follows- Mon - Sat - 10PM - 6 AM Sunday- 2PM - 6 AM.
The hospital has conducted 3.29 lakh Covid tests out of which 1.74 lakhs were RT-PCR. Tata Main Hospital said that the hospital has achieved a milestone. The hospital is on its way of setting a benchmark in the State in terms of conducting tests.
“ As per the data available we have found that the impact of the virus has reduced. However, we need to be careful in the coming days too. The next few days are crucial with New Year round the corner. We must take precautionary steps to ensure further safety. Avoid crowds, wear masks and maintain distance,” said an official.