5 Covid deaths in India, 335 fresh cases reported and over 1,700 active cases

18 Dec 2023

According to the Union Health Ministry, 335 new Covid-19 infections were reported in India on Sunday, bringing the total number of active cases to 1,701. According to data from the Health Ministry, five deaths were reported: four in Kerala alone, where the Covid sub-variant JN.1 was found, and one in...

Covid-19’s new subvariant, no need to worry: Kerala Health Minster

17 Dec 2023

The Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which has been found in the state, is not a reason for alarm, according to Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday. A senior official from the Indian Council of Medical Research stated on Saturday that the new case was found as a result of the...

Hyderabad: Company introduces portable RTPCR machine capable of testing different viruses

26 Feb 2023

On Saturday an Hyderabad-based company introduced a small real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) machine that can test different types of viruses. The standalone device is portable and can be set up at any place. The device only takes around 30 minutes to conduct the test. It can test the...

Covid-19 testing at Kolkata airport continues

02 Jan 2023

Covid-19 testing continues at Kolkata airport for International passengers after the Central government made compulsory an RT-PCR test for international passengers. "Tests have been made mandatory. We wore masks throughout the journey. The steps taken by the Indian government are very important for the safety of all," said a passenger...

RT-PCR tests 72 hrs before departure likely to be mandatory

28 Dec 2022

The Union Health Ministry is likely to mandate RT-PCR test reports 72 hours before departure for all international passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore. Meanwhile, India may see a surge in Covid cases in mid-January, and the next 40 days are very crucial. Reviewing the...

Government amid preps for fresh fight against Covid

24 Dec 2022

In reviewing preparations to fight against coronavirus the central government is making sure that enough medical oxygen is available. Earlier on Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting and warned that coronavirus is not over yet as China and other nations continue to see a massive uptick in cases....

RT-PCR test mandatory for arrivals from 5 nations

24 Dec 2022

The passengers who will be arriving from China, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for passengers by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Talking to the media Health Minister Mandaviya said, "The RT-PCR test to be mandatory for international arrivals from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong...