RT-PCR tests News

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.

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. 

The wFDCF face mask is the first SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test that achieves high accuracy rates comparable to current gold standard RT-PCR tests The small, synthetic biology-based sensor that works with any face mask, and combines the high accuracy of PCR tests with the speed and low cost of antigen tests

Sniffer dogs can detect COVID-19 accurately and faster than RT-PCR tests New research has shown this

Mumbai has made RT-PCR COVID-19 test report mandatory for people entering the shopping malls in the city. "A team will be designated at the entrance for this very purpose. The details are being worked out," said Mumbai civic body.

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. Citizens coming from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat who need to enter Rajasthan will have to present a COVID-19 negative report on arrival.

Tamil Nadu had barely performed a total of 3000 tests as of April 1st, but in the following months, testing was immensely ramped up Rapid test facilities enabling the state to reach the one million mark by end of June As per Sunday’s health bulletin data, there are 20,994 active covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu

Hectic preparations are underway for Parliament’s upcoming Monsoon Session with several first-time measures being taken because of the coronavirus pandemic. These new measures include testing of MPs, staggered seating arrangements in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and the use of both chambers and galleries to accommodate the members. The monsoon session of Parliament is scheduled from September 14 to October 1. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that 257 members will be seated in the Lok Sabha hall, 172 in the Lok Sabha gallery, 60 in Rajya Sabha, and 51 in the Rajya Sabha gallery due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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.