High alert in five states as Covid-19 cases surge, mandatory testing at borders, airports
A high alert has been sounded in five states as Covid-19 cases surge. State governments have ordered mandatory testing at borders and airports. UP, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat have directed authorities to screen visitors coming from 'high-risk' Maharashtra which has registered a significant jump in cases in the last 15 days.
Feb 23, 2021, 14:45 PM IST
COVID-19 tests: CSIR-CCMB and Apollo Hospitals join hands for development of rapid, cost-effective kits
The test has been developed by CSIR-CCMB and the collaboration with Apollo Hospitals will focus on scaling up manufacturing and commercialization of the tests jointly.
Dec 10, 2020, 19:03 PM IST
5,06,50,128 COVID-19 samples tested till September 7, says ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday (September 8, 2020) said that a total of 5,06,50,128 samples for detecting coronavirus COVID-19 infections have been tested till September 7. Of these, around 10,98,621 COVID-19 samples were tested on Monday alone, the ICMR added.
Sep 08, 2020, 09:38 AM IST
Health Ministry issues testing advisory on COVID-19, to allow 'test-on-demand'
The Ministry of Health on Saturday (September 5) issued an updated advisory on COVID-19 testing which has further simplified the testing process and given more freedom and flexibility to the State authorities.
Sep 05, 2020, 13:32 PM IST
Over 3.5 crore people tested for COVID-19 under 'Test Track Treat' strategy: Health Ministry
More than 3.5 crore people have been tested for coronavirus COVID-19 so far, resolutely following the `Test Track Treat` strategy, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Tuesday (August 25, 2020).
Aug 25, 2020, 09:31 AM IST
Plan to increase COVID-19 tests to 10 lakh per day in 1-2 months: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
India is currently conducting around five lakh COVID-19 tests every day and the plan is to double the number in the next one-two months, Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.
Jul 30, 2020, 15:02 PM IST
Priyanka Gandhi flays UP government, says its 'no test = no coronavirus' policy can lead to 'frightening situation'
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday attacked the Yogi Adityanath government over its inept handling of the COVID-19 crisis which has led to a massive surge in coronavirus cases in the state.
Jul 25, 2020, 15:15 PM IST
Delhi HC asks Centre to issue new guidelines to include COVID-19 testing of mentally ill homeless people
After making the observation, the High Court granted time to the counsels and posted the matter for August 7 to take instructions and resolves the issue.
Jul 24, 2020, 15:32 PM IST
BJP demands to waive off 50 percent charges on Covid-19 tests in all-party meet
In the all-party meeting that was chaired by Union minister Amit Shah, the BJP demanded that 50 percent charges should be waived off on coronavirus testing in Delhi. The party also demanded setting up of new health camps and said that BJP will distribute face mask and sanitizers to 10 lakh people.
Jun 15, 2020, 15:08 PM IST
ICMR urges private labs to reduce coronavirus testing price, writes letter to states, UTs
The Indian Council of Medical Research has appealed to the private labs to reduce the price for conducting the test for the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection. Importantly, the ICM has made a similar appeal to all states and Union Territories calling for reducing the price for conducting the COVID-19 test.
May 27, 2020, 17:14 PM IST
Government is planning to increase COVID-19 testing capacity to one lakh per day: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
In the next few days, one lakh people will be tested for coronavirus on a daily basis, Vardhan said, adding "Now, about 60,000 samples are being tested every day in 385 government and private labs."
Apr 29, 2020, 21:51 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh claims to be first in country in coronavirus COVID-19 testing
With an average of 1,504 coronavirus COVID 19 tests per one million population, the officials in Andhra Pradesh said on Tuesday that the southern state tops in country on that count while adding that the state government is gearing up to set up virology labs in all the districts.
Apr 28, 2020, 17:34 PM IST
IIT Delhi's affordable COVID-19 test method gets ICMR approval
The current testing methods available are "probe-based" while the one developed by the IIT team is a "probe-free" method, which reduces the testing cost without compromising on accuracy, officials said.
Apr 24, 2020, 00:58 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath: Have started COVID care fund to improve testing facilities
Seeing the number of Coronavirus cases rise in Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath spoke to media and said that 10 labs have been set for COVID-19 testing and the state government has also started COVID care fund to improve the testing of coronavirus.
Apr 07, 2020, 14:48 PM IST
