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Validation of rapid antigen detection tests for COVID-19: ICMR invites applications from manufacturers
The ICMR has identified six sites -- AIIMS, Delhi; SMS Medical College in Jaipur; King George Medic…
PTI
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COVID-19: Delhi govt orders compulsory rapid antigen detection test for high-risk individuals
An order issued by the Delhi Health department directed all medical directors, medical superintend…
PTI
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Over 2.75 lakh COVID-19 tests, 17k per day since rapid-antigen testing began in Delhi
The kits, called Standard Q COVID-19 Ag detection, have been developed by South Korean company S D …
PTI
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Over 7,000 tests using Rapid Antigen methodology conducted on first day in Delhi: ICMR
"ICMR handheld and provided support in improving the performance of the kit. It is proving to be of…
PTI
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Noida: 8,000 antigen-based test kits procured, focus on high-risk persons for COVID-19
The DM said the ICMR teams have trained lab technicians regarding sample collection procedure whic…
PTI
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COVID-19: Delhi govt likely to use rapid antigen test kits in containment zones from June 20
Standard Q COVID-19 Ag detection kit (rapid antigen test kits) is a rapid chromatographic immunoas…
PTI
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DCGI nod to Phase-1 human trials of 'antisera' with potential to treat COVID-19
The 'antisera' has been developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration…
PTI
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india registers biggest single-day spike of nearly 17k new COVID-19 cases, Maha to undertake antigen, rapid antibody tests
New Delhi, Jun 25 () A record spike in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh…
PTI
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19 new coronavirus deaths, 605 new positive in UP today, total count 21548 till June 27
Additional chief secretary, medical and health, Amit Mohan Prasad said 14,215 people have so far be…
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Researchers have developed a cheaper COVID-19 test that claims to deliver results in less than 20 minutes
The Harmony COVID-19 test has been designed to be simple and easy-to-use. Similar to the PCR met…
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Antigen-based testing launched in Delhi, India sees record rise of 12,881 COVID-19 cases; country will not sit and wail over crisis, says PM
A healthcare worker at one of the testing centres said each testing kit costs Rs 450 and can provi…
PTI
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Only 12% Delhi Covid-19 cases are in official records, says report
A majority of people with all the Covid symptoms are skipping the RT PCR test, says a new LocalCirc…
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Asymptomatic persons and contacts of confirmed cases don’t require testing, says ICMR in its new guidelines
As India is witnessing a steep rise in daily COVID-19 cases, Indian Council of Medical Research (IC…
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President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's physician, said that the president was feeling "quite well" but would "…
John L. Dorman
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Quarantined cruise passengers say they struggled to get COVID-19 tests and an asthma puffer during a virus outbreak onboard
A passenger told The Guardian she argued with crew to get a COVID-19 test, while staff only phoned …
Kate Duffy
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Centre tells Delhi to use rapid antigen detection kit for COVID-19 in containment zones, hospitals
According to an ICMR advisory issued on Sunday, the Standard Q COVID-19 Ag detection can be interpr…
PTI
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Americans can once again get free COVID-19 tests here's how
The Biden administration announced that all US households would be able to order 4 free at-home tes…
Andrea Michelson
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The US is about to start covering the cost of COVID-19 tests. Here's how it works in the UK, where you can get 7 free tests a day.
I'm a UK citizen who works in the US. This is what my COVID-19 testing experience has been like in …
Mia de Graaf
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A step-by-step guide to swabbing your throat for COVID-19, which may help detect Omicron on rapid tests
To collect a proper throat sample for a COVID-19 rapid test, stick out your tongue, find your tonsi…
Hilary Brueck,Aria Bendix
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4 reasons your rapid COVID-19 test might show a false result
Rapid antigen tests are quick and convenient, but they're not always accurate. Expiration dates and…