<p>The Tripura government on Tuesday said that it has decided to allow private hospitals in the state to treat Covid-19 patients.</p>.<p>Plasma therapy would also commence in the state within the next two days, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office.</p>.<p>The Tripura government has also decided to allow Rapid Antigen Tests at 17 private hospitals and nursing homes, and it would cost Rs 750 per test, the statement said.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-india-world-coronavirus-vaccine-karnataka-maharashtra-tamil-nadu-delhi-kerala-gujarat-west-bengal-bangalore-mumbai-new-delhi-chennai-kolkata-cases-deaths-recoveries-876781.html" target="_blank"><strong>Follow live updates on the coronavirus here</strong></a></p>.<p>Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb also expressed deep concern over the Covid-19 fatality rate in the state and asked healthcare personnel to take necessary actions to improve it.</p>.<p>Special teams comprising medical officers and young IAS officers have been formed to tackle the Covid-19 situation, the statement said.</p>.<p>The teams formed with 10 IAS officers and 10 doctors would work towards handling the situation, it added.</p>
<p>The Tripura government on Tuesday said that it has decided to allow private hospitals in the state to treat Covid-19 patients.</p>.<p>Plasma therapy would also commence in the state within the next two days, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office.</p>.<p>The Tripura government has also decided to allow Rapid Antigen Tests at 17 private hospitals and nursing homes, and it would cost Rs 750 per test, the statement said.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-india-world-coronavirus-vaccine-karnataka-maharashtra-tamil-nadu-delhi-kerala-gujarat-west-bengal-bangalore-mumbai-new-delhi-chennai-kolkata-cases-deaths-recoveries-876781.html" target="_blank"><strong>Follow live updates on the coronavirus here</strong></a></p>.<p>Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb also expressed deep concern over the Covid-19 fatality rate in the state and asked healthcare personnel to take necessary actions to improve it.</p>.<p>Special teams comprising medical officers and young IAS officers have been formed to tackle the Covid-19 situation, the statement said.</p>.<p>The teams formed with 10 IAS officers and 10 doctors would work towards handling the situation, it added.</p>