ICMR Advisory for COVID-19 testing during the Second Pandemic Wave
Channel: The Built
Date: 05/05/2021

The guideline is available at: https://www.icmr.gov.in/pdf/covid/strategy/Advisory_COVID_Testing_in_Second_Wave_04052021.pdf
The key points are: 
1. No need for RTPCR Testing once Rapid Antigen Test Positive. 
2. No need for COVID-19 Testing on Hospital Discharge. 
3. Testing should be done away for inter state domestic travel to reduce testing load on the laboratories. 
4. RAT or Rapid Antigen Tests should be promoted. 
5. In the current upsurge, anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should be considered a suspect case unless proven otherwise.