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Topic: Covid test

Covid tests, HCQ, oxygen — Coronavirus is leading to boom in illegal darknet markets

Three major types of Covid offerings have emerged on darknet markets since late February: protective gear, medications and services that help people commit fraud.

Speaking certain languages could lead to wider spread of Covid, Russian study says

From a 30-minute rapid test to new Covid scoring system, ThePrint brings you the latest scientific findings on the Covid-19 pandemic.

15-minute Covid test for just $5 to help end lab delays in the US

The new Abbott product, dubbed BinaxNOW, works without relying on lab equipment at a time when labs can take as long as two weeks to produce results.

Why India’s rapid antigen tests for coronavirus are like ‘flipping a coin’

Rapid antigen tests can report false negatives 50% of the time & threaten to obscure true picture of outbreak, further challenging containment efforts.

Bill Gates says US virus testing has ‘mind-blowing’ problems

Gates says the US government hasn’t improved Covid testing, describing it as slow and lacking fair access.

Amitabh Bachchan discharged from hospital after testing negative for Covid-19

He was admitted to Nanavati hospital after testing positive on 11 July. Abhishek Bachchan tweeted that the 77-year-old actor will now be at home and rest.

India far from herd immunity, can only come at very high human cost, says top govt official

OSD in the health ministry Rajesh Bhushan says India is in talks with various stakeholders on vaccines, but has not yet signed any agreement with a vaccine manufacturer.

Drug candidate identified with AI to be tested in Covid-19 clinical trials

From heart damage in recovered patients to alternative tests, ThePrint brings you the latest research on Covid-19.

India in better position in Covid fight due to right decisions taken at right time, says Modi

Speaking after virtually launching Covid testing facilities in Noida, Mumbai & Kolkata, Modi asserted that the country has expanded its health infrastructure at a rapid pace.

Israeli researchers working with DRDO to develop rapid Covid testing kit arrive in India

Israel's Ambassador to India Ron Malka said if the testing kit, which can give results under 30 seconds, is developed, could be a ‘game changer’.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

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.