RT-PCR test

Covid-19 latest airport guidelines: Countries mandating RT-PCR test for travellers

While India has mandated travellers coming from 6 countries to produce negative RT-PCT test report, here's a list of all the countries asking for the Covid-19 test.

Jan 04, 2023, 08:34 AM IST

H3N2 virus causing spike in flu in Delhi-NCR: Expert

Spike in flu cases in Delhi-NCR: According to Dr Arjun Dang, CEO, of Dr Dang`s Lab, H3N2 Influenza cases are being reported more in comparison to H1N1 cases. He said, "Over the past few weeks, we conducted more than a few 100 tests of which a lot returned positive for H3N2. But it`s interesting to see that we are getting less positive H1N1 cases."

Jan 03, 2023, 23:31 PM IST

Amid Covid scare, govt makes pre-departure RT-PCR tests MANDATORY for flyers from THESE countries

Covid scare: The Centre on Monday made pre-departure RT-PCR tests mandatory for travellers from six countries. The order was issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare which said the test will have to be conducted within 72 hours prior to departure.

Jan 02, 2023, 17:22 PM IST

Random Covid testing continues at Delhi airport; travellers mask up, maintain social distancing

A random 2% of all international passengers arriving in India will also be tested for Covid, regardless of their point of departure.

Jan 01, 2023, 14:52 PM IST

Covid-19 scare: Govt makes RT-PCR test mandatory for passengers coming from THESE 6 countries

To prevent the spread of Covid virus in the Indian government will make RT-PCR tests mandatory from January 1 for passengers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand.

Dec 29, 2022, 15:10 PM IST

China relaxes COVID-19 test norms for travellers from United States

Travellers from the United States will no longer need an RT-PCR test seven days before flying

May 19, 2022, 12:05 PM IST

India's Omicron tally rises to 21 with 17 more testing positive for COVID variant

Even amid the emergence of new variants like Omircron, vaccination remains one of the strongest pillars of protection against disease and infection, according to experts.

Dec 06, 2021, 06:16 AM IST

Omicron threat: Karnataka makes RT-PCR test must for international travellers

About 2,500 international passengers arrive in the state every day.

Dec 01, 2021, 07:45 AM IST

RT-PCR at airport, quarantine must for people coming from ‘at-risk’ countries: Centre amid Omicron threat

Travellers coming from countries other than those listed as "at risk" will be allowed to leave the airport and shall self-monitor their health for 14 days after arrival.

Nov 28, 2021, 22:29 PM IST

Kerala exempts children from mandatory RT-PCR test for Sabarimala pilgrimage

The Kerala govt has directed parents and adults, who are accompanying the children, to ensure that they carry soaps, sanitizers and mask and adhere to social distancing norms.

Nov 27, 2021, 14:50 PM IST

Travellers planning short trip from Maharashtra to Karnataka no longer need RT-PCR

Those who visit for two days or less need not produce negative Covid-19 test report. 

Nov 09, 2021, 18:40 PM IST

New COVID-19 strain: Mandatory RT-PCR test for those arriving in Mumbai from Europe, China, Middle East

Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization`s technical lead for COVID-19 on Tuesday said that C.1.2 variant has been found in at least six countries.

Sep 02, 2021, 06:54 AM IST

Negative RT-PCR report mandatory for those coming to UP from states with high positivity rate

The Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory for travellers from states with higher positivity rate to produce a negative RT-PCR report.

Jul 19, 2021, 08:41 AM IST

RT-PCR negative report not required for fully vaccinated flyers at Mumbai airport

The government has said that domestic passengers who have been fully vaccinated will not be required to produce COVID test report to enter Mumbai via air.

Jul 13, 2021, 21:02 PM IST

Kanwar yatra: UP government may make negative RT-PCR test mandatory for pilgrims

The Uttar Pradesh government has said that it will implement strict COVID-19 protocol during the Kanwar yatra.

Jul 13, 2021, 17:01 PM IST

Singaporeans, PRs obliged to present COVID-19 negative reports prior to departure

All Singaporeans and permanent residents will only be allowed to board their flights to Singapore on presenting COVID-19 negative test results before departure, except for those who have stayed in lower-risk countries and regions in the last 21 days.

May 27, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

Trying to test yourself for COVID-19 with this trick? Don't be fooled, check details here

Always go for an RT-PCR Test or rapid Antigen test, do not fall pray for any viral post.

May 07, 2021, 22:59 PM IST

Even if virus is positive, why does RT-PCR report shows negative?

The question that arises is whether the RT-PCR test required for accuracy in detecting COVID-19 is coming negative, even when the patient has all the symptoms of a corona. It has recently been blamed on the alleged inability of the test to detect new COVID variants.

May 04, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

RT-PCR tests not happening despite worsening COVID-19 crisis, know why

Amid rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases, the testing labs have been receiving numerous requests for RT-PCR and antigen tests over the last couple of weeks. 

Apr 21, 2021, 07:49 AM IST

Cost of RT-PCR test, COVID beds revised in Uttar Pradesh, check all details here

The Uttar Pradesh medical department in an attempt to increase the COVID-19 testing in the state have come up with numerous plans, including revising price of RT-PCR tests.

Apr 14, 2021, 15:21 PM IST