Dogs To Detect Covid? Study Reveals Sniffer Canines Are Better At Detection Than RT-PCR Tests
A new study has revealed that dogs can detect Covid with high accuracy, even asymptomatic cases. Here is all about the recent study and it's shocking results.
Jul 18, 2023, 20:47 PM IST
Delhi govt to review preparedness to deal with Omicron variant; RT-PCR tests must for passengers from 'high-risk' nations
Amid rising concerns due to the new coronavirus variant Omicron, the Delhi government on Monday said RT-PCR tests will be conducted on all passengers arriving from six high-risk countries.
Nov 30, 2021, 07:25 AM IST
Now a face mask that detects COVID-19 like RT-PCR tests
The SARS-CoV-2 biosensor is based on the wearable freeze-dried cell-free (wFDCF) technology, which involves extracting and freeze-drying the molecular machinery that cells use to read DNA and produce RNA and proteins.
Jun 30, 2021, 09:24 AM IST
Sniffer dogs can detect COVID-19 accurately and faster than RT-PCR tests, new research shows
The results of the latest research have "further proved that dogs are one of the most reliable biosensors for detecting the odour of human disease."
May 25, 2021, 15:19 PM IST
BMC makes negative COVID-19 test mandatory to enter shopping malls in Mumbai from THIS date
Amid the spike in COVID infections, BMC has made RT-PCR COVID-19 test report mandatory for people entering the shopping malls in Mumbai.
Mar 19, 2021, 14:26 PM IST
Rajasthan makes COVID-19 negative report mandatory for people from THESE four states, check details
A COVID-19 negative report from an RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours prior to entering the state is mandatory for people coming from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
Mar 06, 2021, 16:43 PM IST
Tamil Nadu surpasses 1 crore RT-PCR tests; COVID-19 recovery rate above 95%
Fresh cases are on the decline with 6,94,880 persons having been discharged out of a total of 7,27,026 who were infected, according to the latest figures of TN government bulletin.
Nov 02, 2020, 20:17 PM IST
Parliament gears up for Monsoon Session; MPs to undergo RT-PCR tests, LED screens to be put up
Hectic preparations are underway for Parliament’s upcoming Monsoon Session with several first-time measures being taken because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sep 10, 2020, 17:27 PM IST
Maharashtra reduces charges for Covid-19 tests by private labs; caps maximum price at Rs 2200
In a major reprieve to common people, the Maharashtra government on Saturday capped the maximum price for COVID-19 tests (RT-PCR), which is conducted to detect coronavirus, at Rs 2,200. This was announced by Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope.
Jun 13, 2020, 17:21 PM IST
