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On day 1 of random testing, 110 foreign passengers screened at Delhi Airport
Dr Gauri Agarwal, founder of Genestrings Diagnostic Center said that of an approximately 25,000 passengers arriving at Delhi Airport daily, 500 are currently being tested.
Updated on Dec 25, 2022 02:27 PM IST
Sharangee Dutta, New Delhi
PM Modi to review Covid situation in India today amid surge in cases in China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's review meeting comes a day after Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meet, and asked states to step up surveillance and be alert. Mandaviya also asked people to get vaccinated and use masks, emphasising that the pandemic is “not over yet”.
Updated on Dec 22, 2022 10:40 AM IST
Sharangee Dutta, New Delhi
China's Covid test diagnostic firms are owed billions in unpaid bills, fear debt
In cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, which aren’t shut down, residents need to undertake PCR tests every three days in order to use public facilities or go to work.
Published on Sep 08, 2022 06:42 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
Monkeypox Virus: Symptoms, transmission, whether PCR is helpful in detecting it
Doctor reveals about the discovery of Monkeypox virus, its symptoms, how it can be transmitted or enter human body and whether PCR can be helpful for detecting it
Updated on Jun 22, 2022 02:59 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Analysis-Test, test, test? Scientists question costly mass covid checks
Two years into the pandemic, health officials in some countries are questioning the merits of repeated, mass testing when it comes to containing infections, particularly considering the billions it costs.
Published on May 11, 2022 11:31 AM IST
Reuters | , Copenhagen/london
Thailand mulls easing Covid test rules for overseas visitors to attract tourists
Visitors to Thailand currently need to pre-book a RT-PCR test along with a one-night hotel accommodation to secure a visa. Hotel operators say the rules are a major dampener for travellers to the country.
Published on Apr 07, 2022 08:04 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
No more RT-PCR test mandate for Kerala, Goa travellers in K'taka. Check new rule
According to an official notification issued by the Karnataka government, the waiver will be applicable for passengers travelling to the state by airways, railways, road and also personal vehicle.
Updated on Feb 17, 2022 07:36 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Aryan Prakash, New Delhi
Covid-19: Jharkhand slashes RT-PCR, rapid antigen test rates. Check new prices
An RT-PCR test in Jharkhand will now cost ₹300 instead of ₹400, the new order said.
Published on Jan 21, 2022 06:31 PM IST
Scientists develop Covid diagnosis test using X-rays, say it's 98% accurate
The researchers from University of West Scotland say that the new technique to test the presence of Covid-19 infection gives results in minutes. It runs an algorithm using an artificial intelligence system to determine whether a person has Covid-19.
Published on Jan 20, 2022 07:53 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Centre pulls up states/UTs on drop in Covid testing, cites positivity trend
In a letter, additional secretary in the ministry Arti Ahuja said this was required keeping in view the trend of case positivity in specific geographies within the states and UTs.
Published on Jan 18, 2022 06:26 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Maha: Nineteen students of Navodaya school test positive for COVID-19
As many as 19 students of a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district have tested positive for coronavirus, a senior official said on Friday.
Published on Dec 25, 2021 02:20 PM IST
PTI | , Pune
Karan Johar tests negative, slams reports calling his home 'Covid hotspot'
Karan Johar took to his Instagram Stories and issued a statement regarding his Covid-19 diagnosis. He also clarified details about his recent get together.
Published on Dec 15, 2021 12:35 PM IST
6 test Covid positive on Day 1 of new guidelines, samples sent for Omicron test
The Centre's new travel guidelines came into effect on Wednesday. It calls for stringent checking of passengers arriving from countries designated as 'at-risk' nations. On the first day of implementation of these guidelines, 11 flights arrived from these countries.
Published on Dec 01, 2021 08:46 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
News updates from HT: States with high case positivity asked to ramp up testing
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on Nov 24, 2021 01:00 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Negative RT-PCR report for entering apartment, buying liquor | Check list
Several states are bringing back travel restrictions by again making negative RT-PCR mandatory for people outside the state. But in some states, these are must for entering shops, buying liquor, entering residential apartments etc.
Published on Aug 14, 2021 06:15 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Poulomi Ghosh
Wary of Covid-19 spread, states make RT-PCR reports mandatory: Check full list
Covid-19 surge: The decision has also been taken by the state governments keeping in mind the upcoming festival season, a time when many people make travelling plans. Some of the festivals which will be celebrated in days and months to come are Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi.
Published on Aug 05, 2021 12:29 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Study: Course of Covid-19 can be determined by early antiviral response in nose
A latest study suggests that patients who went on to develop severe Covid-19 exhibited a much more muted antiviral response in the cells collected from those early swabs, compared to patients who had a mild course of the disease.
Published on Jul 25, 2021 03:39 PM IST
ANI |
13 tourists caught with fake RT-PCR reports in Dehradun: Uttarakhand Police
Hill stations like Mussoorie and Nainital have seen a huge influx of tourists in the past few weeks, since the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) curbs were relaxed by the Uttarakhand government
Updated on Jul 15, 2021 12:33 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Travellers arriving in Finland to soon be fined for refusing to take COVID test
A new amendment to the Finnish infectious diseases act with regard to border security imposes a fine to tourists who enter Finland and refuse to take a Covid-19 test from July 12 to October 15.
Published on Jul 11, 2021 10:25 AM IST
PTI |
Is RT-PCR test giving false negative reports because of mutants? Expert answers
It is possible that a covid positive person may test negative in an RT-PCR test, but the double mutant strain is not the reason, Dr Anurag Agarwal has said.
Updated on Apr 23, 2021 01:32 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Centre asks U.P., Chhattisgarh to increase beds, ramp up testing
After Maharashtra, which has 638,034 active cases, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh have reported over 100,000 active cases each.
Updated on Apr 17, 2021 06:55 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
New portable test to diagnose Covid-19 quickly, track variants as well
The test, dubbed NIRVANA, can simultaneously test for other viruses such as influenza that might be mistaken for the coronavirus, the researchers said.
Updated on Apr 01, 2021 03:14 PM IST
PTI | , Los Angeles
Novel chip for Covid-19 testing delivers results on smartphone
The researchers noted that their process simplifies sample handling compared to swab-based PCR tests that are widely used to diagnose Covid-19.
Updated on Feb 26, 2021 12:19 PM IST
PTI | , Washington
Covid test mandatory for travellers coming to Rajasthan from Maharashtra, Kerala
The Rajasthan government has made it mandatory for travellers from Maharashtra and Kerala to produce a negative Covid-19 test report upon their arrival in the state
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Updated on Feb 26, 2021 10:07 AM IST
ANI |
Singapore makes it mandatory for all travellers to undergo Covid test on arrival
Singapore puts more stringent measures in place to manage the risk of Covid importation amid the worsening coronavirus situation around the world, all travellers to take a Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival
Updated on Jan 17, 2021 07:44 AM IST
PTI |
Have undergone 22 COVID tests in past four and half months: Sourav Ganguly
Ganguly was kept busy by the conduct of the Indian Premier League in the UAE from mid-September to early November.
Updated on Nov 24, 2020 09:43 PM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
Covid tests in Chandigarh markets with high footfall
Teams deployed will request salespersons and shop owners besides customers in the markets to get tested
Updated on Nov 10, 2020 10:26 PM IST
Amanjeet Singh Salyal
Private schools in Ambala want free Covid tests for teachers
The education department takes care of testing of teachers of government schools, but private institutes have to manage on their own
Published on Sep 29, 2020 11:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ambala | HT Correspondent, Ambala
Hawaii allows travellers to skip 14-day quarantine if tested negative for COVID-19 on arrival
Hawaii encourages pre-travel testing to add a greater element of safety for travel into the US, allows travellers to skip quarantine with virus test
Updated on Sep 17, 2020 08:58 AM IST
Honolulu | Associated Press | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Corbett Tiger Reserve set to open, Covid-19 test result must for entry
The tourists, said forest officials, will have to get the RT-PCR test done 96 hours before the visit to the park.
Updated on Sep 08, 2020 04:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Haldwani | Ankur Sharma
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