Private laboratories have been allowed to carry out coronavirus tests as long as they are approved by a committee of scientis.

The Minister for Health Dr Ruth Aceng revealed on Thursday that three laboratories have been cleared to start carrying out tests.

“The accredited private laboratories include MBN on Plot 28, Nakasero road( opposite Multiplex headquarters), Lancet on Plot 99/101 Madhavani building on Buganda Road(opposite YMCA) and Medipal International H on Plot 1-A, Lower Kololo Terrace,” Aceng said.

“Other Laboratories have been assessed and accredited and 12 are ready for operationalization. Of these, three are public, three private and six research laboratories.”

The minister relayed that some of the private laboratories will charge a service for the service.