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Scientists develop new COVID diagnosis test using X-rays: Will it replace RT-PCR testing?

Experts who have designed this new method — using X-ray technology with Artificial Intelligence — say it is 98 per cent accurate and quicker than the conventional tests

Explained: Why you shouldn’t take your COVID-19 test on Day 1 of showing symptoms

Indian Council of Medical Research Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava said on the first day the test will be negative as it takes time for the virus to grow in the human body

New COVID guidelines for international passengers travelling to India, check details here

The revised guidelines for international travellers have been set by the Centre to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country

India vs England: Shastri tests positive in RT-PCR along with Arun, Sridhar; trio not going to Manchester

The 59-year-old Shastri returned positive in a lateral flow test (Rapid Antigen Test) on Sunday and on Monday, his RT-PCR test report confirmed the infection. The fifth and final Test is scheduled to start on 10 September.

Maharashtra gives RT-PCR test report exemption to travellers having at least 15-day gap from 2nd COVID-19 dose

Travellers should be in possession of the final vaccination certificate issued through the COWIN portal, said an order

No weekend curfew in Rajasthan today; govt allows reopening of cinema halls with restrictions

Cinema hall operators, who have made their seating capacity information available online, will be allowed to open with 50 percent capacity from 9 am to 8 pm only for those who have got at least the first dose of vaccine

COVID-19 grips Kashmir as authorities limit testing, allow tourists, markets remain chock-a-block ahead of Eid

Medical experts have flagged the issue of the fast spread of COVID-19 in Kashmir which they said could further flare up

Coronavirus Updates: EC moves SC against 'disparaging' remarks by Madras HC on COVID-19 protocol at rallies

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The HC had observed that the EC "should be put on murder charges probably" as political parties flouted COVID-19 protocol in rallies

Lack of COVID drug a violation of Article 19, notes Karnataka HC; demands real-time updates on availability

On the availability of medical oxygen, the court noted that the 'the situation is very, very bad' and added, 'We have found that people are not getting oxygen in 24 hours'

What CT value in COVID-19 RT-PCR test is; steps to calculate

The CT value refers to the number of cycles needed to amplify the viral RNA to a detectable level