Study reveals gargled water samples may be viable alternative to swabs for detection of COVID-19
Gargled water samples may be viable alternative to swabs for detection of COVID-19, enabling easy self-collection and removing the need for trained healthcare workers for sample collection, according to a study published in the ICMR's Indian Journal of Medical Research.
Aug 21, 2020, 07:11 AM IST
Maharashtra's Beed district shopkeepers to be tested to detect 'super spreaders'
Beed district in Maharashtra is starting rapid antigen tests of shopkeepers, vegetable vendors, milk sellers and petrol pump employees from Tuesday to detect COVID-19 'super spreaders', an official said.
Aug 18, 2020, 10:07 AM IST
India at second place after US in coronavirus COVID-19 testing, says US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Monday (August 10) said that India is at second place when it comes to coronavirus COVID-19 testing while the US is at top position.
Aug 11, 2020, 06:44 AM IST
Odisha government issues COVID-19 testing guidelines, plans to opt RT-PCR method of testing
The Odisha government stated that manpower that will be deployed for the purpose must be trained properly in consultation with the CDM and PHO of the concerned district.
Aug 02, 2020, 08:12 AM IST
US President Donald Trump urges slowdown in COVID-19 testing, calling it a 'double-edged sword'
US President Donald Trump on Saturday told thousands of cheering supporters he had asked US officials to slow down testing for the novel coronavirus, calling it a "double-edged sword" that led to more cases being discovered.
Jun 21, 2020, 12:50 PM IST
