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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCovid-19 testing

Topic: Covid-19 testing

Aerosol transmission can’t be ruled out, but droplets still biggest risk, says new WHO brief

WHO has issued a new 10-page brief on Covid transmission after over 200 scientists wrote an open letter asking for revision of airborne transmission advisories.

Delhi govt dispensaries, polyclinics to now conduct rapid antigen tests for Covid diagnosis

As part of Delhi govt's 'Test-Track-Treat' strategy, rapid antigen testing will be conducted at govt dispensaries and polyclinics from 9 am to noon on all working days.

How a protest meeting at a Chandigarh hotel infected 13 Punjab govt officers

The meeting was held on 3 July in which 36 Punjab Civil Services officers took part. Among those infected are two additional deputy commissioners and 7 SDMs.

India’s positivity rate jumps, 10 out of every 100 people tested is infected with Covid-19

The average positivity rate from 28 June to 4 July was 9.25 per cent, one percentage point higher than 8.29 per cent between 21 and 27 June.

Covid testing numbers on rise, but states are feeling the pinch of high RT-PCR costs

States have 'informally' flagged costs of the gold-standard RT-PCR test, for which the reagents alone for 10,000 tests cost nearly Rs 1 crore.

ICMR Covid vaccine trial protocol unclear, not enough time, say scientists tasked with job

Six of the 12 principal investigators ThePrint spoke to said there was not enough clarity on how Covaxin could be developed for safe public use in under 6 weeks.

Now, Telangana govt says private Hyderabad lab responsible for state’s high positivity rate

The KCR govt has been at the centre of a controversy over the state's testing data, even facing allegations of fudging the numbers so they are lower.

Delhi, here is what you need to do if you or your family start showing Covid-19 symptoms

With cases rising in the national capital & public health infrastructure crumbling, the idea of getting Covid is scary. But there are things you can do.

How Yogi turned Covid crisis into opportunity to silence critics, dissidents and sceptics 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been among the most proactive leaders in dealing with the crisis, winning over even critics of his governance within the BJP.  

Private labs starting TrueNat/CBNAAT tests for Covid to have NABL seal: ICMR tells states

Dr G S Toteja, Additional Director General of ICMR said since many labs are doing this test for the first time, an NABL accreditation will ensure quality testing.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.