Chandigarh: Chief Secretary Keshni Anand Arora announces appointment of 447 new doctors and 100 crore revolving fund for departments to meet the coronavirus alert situation of the state.  

Officials said on Tuesday departments include Medical Education and Research, Health, Revenue, Home and Urban Local Bodies will be arrayed with the fund.

It was decided the appointment letters would be issued in relaxation of the conditions of character verification and medical examinations in a bid to fill vacant posts on priority. 

In Haryana Coronavirus testing facilities at four private laboratories would begin and 50 per cent reserved for the government to use. The cost of tests would be borne by the state.