Maharashtra: Now, antigen tests to be conducted on dead bodies

According to the PMC health department, “The PMC declared 1,00,532 patients as cured to date, while 2,832 have succumbed to the viral infection.” (Representational)

Now, any dead body brought to a government hospital will be subjected to a rapid antigen test to rule out or confirm Covid-19. A new government circular issued recently has said tests (used for detecting tuberculosis) like TrueNat/CBNAAT — also being used for Covid testing — can be used to facilitate quick handover of the bodies.

Maharashtra has reported over 10 lakh cases and more than 29,114 deaths till Monday. Mumbai, Pune and Thane have reported the…