AMID relaxations in Covid-19 restrictions and the predicted third wave, the BMC has issued a fresh advisory, urging citizens to get tested if they have symptoms or were in contact with an infected person. It currently conducts an average of 32,000 to 35,000 tests daily.

The Delta variants of novel Coronavirus has already spread across 11 countries, including India, raising fears that it could drive the next wave of infections across the world. Though vaccination appears to prevent the progression of illness to a large extent, early diagnosis is the key to preventing further spread of the disease, which in turn ensures recovery of patients and reduction in hospital load.