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TopicCovid testing

Topic: covid testing

Sticky ‘nets’ of DNA cause tissue damage in severe Covid-19 infections, study finds

From an intestinal bacteria which can reduce inflammation, to an antibody component for a potential drug, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.

India sees 1,054 deaths in a day, nearly 50% active cases in Maharashtra, Karnataka & Andhra

ThePrint’s daily Covid tracker that brings you the numbers that matter — from total cases, tests done and recoveries to positivity rate and deaths.

MP Hanuman Beniwal’s conflicting Covid reports not unusual, RT-PCR tests could vary

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine says the likelihood of detecting Covid-19 infection is about eight days after exposure to the virus.

Deaths in Brazil’s transplant waitlist up 44%, retail sales in China grow & 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.

Rajasthan BJP MP who advised conch blowing, mud baths to build immunity tests Covid positive

New Delhi: Rajasthan BJP MP Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria, who had trotted out prescriptions to build immunity against Covid-19, tested positive for the virus Monday. Jaunapuria...

International travellers can now get Covid-19 test on arrival at Delhi airport for Rs 5,000

New Delhi: Delhi airport on Saturday started its on-arrival COVID-19 testing facility wherein an international passenger can pay Rs 5,000 to avail a RT-PCR...

With 97,570 new infections, India’s Covid caseload races past 46-lakh mark

The national recovery rate stood at 77.77 per cent on Saturday with over 36.2 lakh patients recuperating from the virus. The Covid fatality rate has further dropped to 1.66 per cent.

Health Ministry asks states, UTs to retest all symptomatic negative cases of antigen tests

The ministry said it has noted that in some large states, symptomatic cases tested negative by rapid antigen test are not being followed up by RT-PCR testing.

Surging infections signal it’s inevitable India will have world’s largest Covid outbreak

Covid is arriving with a vengeance in the vast hinterland & it seems inevitable India will at some point overtake the US to have the most cases globally.

India closes in on Brazil with over 4 million cases, death toll rises to 69,561

India's Covid-19 cases jumped from 10 lakh to 20 lakh in 21 days. It took 16 more days to race past 30 lakh and 13 days more to cross the 40-lakh mark.

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.