Tag: Testing
India achieves milestone of 50 crore COVID-19 sample testing
Enhanced production of diagnostic kits has resulted in reduction of costs and improved availability of testing kits. With the number of COVID-19 testing laboratories at more than 2800, last 10 crores sample testing conducted in 55 days.......................
Govt readies two more central drug labs for Covid-19 vaccine testing
The facility at NCCS, Pune, has now been notified as Central Drugs Laboratory for testing and lot release of COVID-19 vaccines vide. The facility at NIAB ,Hyderabad is likely to receive necessary notification shortly................................
Meril gets ICMR nod for indigenous Covid-19 self-test, CoviFind
A simple, less invasive nasal swab-based home test offering quick results in 15 minutes is priced at Rs. 250 per test and will be available in pharmacies across India............................
Mapmygenome launches drive through COVID-19 testing facility in Hyderabad
Mapmygenome India has two COVID testing labs – one at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad and one at their Corporate Headquarters in Madhapur.......................
2084 dedicated COVID hospitals set up in India: Dr Harsh Vardhan...
As per Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, India shall be able to overcome the recent surge with a renewed focus on effective adherence of the Health Ministry’s SOPs for containment and management and COVID appropriate behaviours....................
Inappropriate COVID behaviour main reason behind rising cases: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has said that only a few States account for more than 80% of the rising cases. He said negligence towards COVID appropriate behaviour is the main reason behind the rising cases............
India registers an unprecedented hike in testing with more than 18...
As the positivity rate of 15 States/UTs is less than the national average, India is all set for 3rd countrywide massive dry run that covers 4895 session sites, 615 districts, 33 States/UTs..................
Retention & storage of forensic DNA profiles critical to combat sexual...
Proven case studies across countries show the tracking of repeat sexual offenders potentially double with DNA databases...................
TataMD launches its CRISPR Cas9 based COVID-19 test to make detection...
TataMD CHECK is powered by FELUDA, a CRISPR Cas-9 technology that was developed in India by CSIR- IGIB for COVID testing. It is the world’s first CRISPR Cas-9 based diagnostic tool to be launched globally..................
Mapmygenome unveils COVID Testing Lab at Hyderabad Airport
Mapmygenome India has partnered with GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd for this venture. The ICMR and NABL certified lab will operate 24/7 for passengers and airport personnel................