RTPCR negative report mandatory to enter Karnataka from Maharashtra
Stating that Maharashtra continues to be threatened with the spread of COVID-19 virus, the order said that Delta Plus variant of COVID-19, a variant of concern, has been reported in certain districts of Maharashtra.
Jun 29, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
All you need to know about home testing COVID-19 kits
In view of the second wave of COVID-19 that has put extreme pressure on diagnostic path labs, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently approved COVID-19 home testing using Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).
May 24, 2021, 09:46 AM IST
New RT-PCR kit detects SARS-CoV-2 mutations easily, here's how it will boost India's fight against COVID-19
The new multiplex RT-PCR kit targets two SARS-CoV-2 genes: RdRp and ORFb-nsp14.
May 19, 2021, 12:09 PM IST
Why some patients test positive for COVID long after recovery
Some virus RNA can be reverse transcribed and inserted into the human genome, finds a new study, which may explain why some people who had already recovered from COVID-19 would sometimes inexplicably test positive on a PCR test weeks or even months later.
May 09, 2021, 14:20 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
Second wave of COVID-19 brings new symptoms, check if you have them
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the country really bad. Along with the sudden increase in the new cases, there are also new symptoms that have been brought by the second wave of the pandemic.
Apr 26, 2021, 15:07 PM IST
Google searches for ‘oxygen cylinder’, ‘Remdesivir’ surge with rising Covid-19 cases
With Covid-19 cases spiking in India, there has been an increased demand for oxygen cylinders and ‘Remdesivir’ injections. Both have become elixirs amid the pandemic, and in their search, people are flocking to Google.
Apr 22, 2021, 18:32 PM IST
Uttarakhand reduces cost of COVID-19 RT-PCR, Rapid Antigen Tests, know how much it will cost now
Uttarakhand govt has reduced the cost of the COVID-19 RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Tests. RT-PCR test can now be done at Rs 500, the cost for the same was Rs 900 earlier. The Rapid Antigen Test can be done at the cost of Rs 427 now
Jan 22, 2021, 11:24 AM IST
