RT-PCR test News

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the country, with 306 new infections and six deaths recorded on Wednesday, taking the total number of active cases to 7,121.

There is an adoption of a tiered strategy: routine targeted testing during periods of low viral activity; escalating to broader, sometimes even universal, testing combined with reinstated infection control measures (e.g., masking for healthcare workers) when community data indicate a surge in cases.  

If symptoms begin very early, scheduling the test for around day 3–5 of symptom onset is often optimal; if still negative in the presence of high clinical suspicion, repeat testing should be considered.

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.

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."

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.

Travellers coming to India from certain countries will have to take a Covid test India has reinstated Covid guidelines after threat of a new wave Travellers have been abiding with the Covid mandates at airports

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.

China has removed some COVID-19 test requirements for people flying United States will no longer need an RT-PCR test seven days before flying Elimination of antibody tests will apply to travellers to China from Canada starting Sunday

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.

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

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.

Adults need to provide full vaccination certificate or RT-PCR test report to enter Sabarimala. Lord Ayyappa temple opened on November 16 for the two-month-long pilgrimage season.

Karnataka govt has exempted RT-PCR rules for Maharashtra The move will bring relief to those planning short visit to state

BMC has made the RT-PCR test mandatory for those arriving in Mumbai from Europe, China, Middle East This has been done after the discovery of a new strain of the COVID-19 variant C.1.2 in 6 nations

UP government has made it mandatory for travellers from states with higher positivity rate to produce a negative RT-PCR report. The rule will not only be applicable to people coming by air, rail and road but also to those using private vehicles.

RT-PCR test not required at Mumbai airport anymore Fully vaccinated passengers will be allowed with COVID test report

UP govt might make negative RT-PCR test mandatory for Kanwar yatra CM Yogi has urged for minimum participation in the yatra The state has permitted for yatra from July 25

The Singapore government has recently said on an average, 25 passengers, mostly Singaporean citizens and PRs, were returning home daily from India Currently, Singaporeans and PRs will take an on-arrival PCR test before they are put in a dedicated stay-home notice facility

Test yourself with the COVID-19 test RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen tests are available at all government hospitals