With active COVID cases in India rising beyond 1,000, from Delhi to South India, it’s important to know where to get tested if you experience symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, or loss of taste and smell.

🏥 Where to Get Tested?

• Government Facilities:
  You can get a COVID-19 test done for free at nearly every district hospital, state hospital, and central government hospital across the country.

• Find Nearby Testing Centers:
  Use the CoWIN portal to locate your nearest COVID testing centers.

• Private Labs and Hospitals:
  Many private labs and hospitals also offer COVID tests. You can even book sample collection from home through their websites or apps.

  • Cost: RT-PCR tests in private labs generally cost between ₹500 to ₹1000. Prices may vary across hospitals.

📞 If You Show Symptoms

• Call the national COVID helpline number: 1075 (available 24×7, toll-free).

• Contact the COVID surveillance officer in your district for guidance.

• If you recently came into contact with a COVID-positive patient and develop symptoms, get tested promptly.

⚠️ Important Precautions Before and After Testing

• Wear a mask when you go for the test.

• Maintain social distancing from others.

• Isolate yourself until your test results arrive.

• If your symptoms worsen (e.g., difficulty breathing), seek hospital care immediately.

• Provide your complete medical history to healthcare professionals.

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself from COVID

• Always wear a mask in crowded places.

• Avoid close contact with people showing flu-like symptoms.

• Avoid traveling to areas with high COVID cases.

• Maintain hand hygiene regularly by washing or sanitizing hands.