17 March 2020 – Updated COVID-19 clinical guidelines, including on testing by private laboratories

Intervention Categories: Planning and strategy; Creation of or release of plans; Listening to scientists or health/other experts
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The Government of India issued various clinical guidelines relating to COVID-19.

The new guidelines are on clinical management of COVID-19 triage, dead body management, and COVID-19 testing for private sector laboratories.

Laboratory tests should be only offered when prescribed by a qualified physician.
Full details here: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1606838