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Topic: covid testing

India’s Covid tally crosses 86-lakh mark, recovery rate rises to 92.79%

At present, there are 4,94,657 active cases in the country which comprise 5.73 per cent of the total caseload, the health ministry data stated.

South superstar Chiranjeevi tests positive for Covid, under home quarantine

The 65-year-old actor-politician, who is currently asymptomatic, took a test as he was about to resume shooting of his upcoming Telugu action drama 'Acharya'.

How many RAT & RT-PCR tests has India conducted? Don’t have data, ask states, says ICMR

In reply to RTI query filed by ThePrint, ICMR says it only has cumulative testing data, and adds that it is the responsibility of states to maintain specific RAT & RT-PCR data.

Covid cases in India rise to 84,62,080, recovery rate at 92.41%

The coronavirus death toll climbed to 1,25,562 with 577 new fatalities, while the case fatality rate further declined to 1.48%.

Covid cases in India surge to 82.67 lakh, recoveries cross 76-lakh mark

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 11,17,89,350 samples have been tested so far, with 10,46,247 on Monday alone.

Sexual extortion crimes rise in Lebanon, Italy’s restrictions draw protests & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

IISER Pune’s new test can accurately measure loss of smell to help detect Covid — Lancet paper

Currently, most places conduct a quick temperature check to screen people for Covid-19. This test could help detect asymptomatic patients, IISER researchers write in Lancet paper.

ICMR cut-off for Covid reinfection arbitrary, could lead to missed cases, experts say

Virologists and epidemiologists say instead of just using arbitrary cut-off, it is better to use technology to ascertain whether it is a case of Covid reinfection.

Despite HC rap, Delhi govt increased RT-PCR tests by only 7.2% in first 2 weeks of October

On 1 October, 9,969 RT-PCR tests were conducted, which were increased to 13,985 on 15 October, according to Delhi govt data.

Japan to test measures at crowded stadium, doubts about Israel’s rapid tests & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

On Camera

That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.