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What is rapid antibody test that India has cleared for Covid-19 and how it will help

In episode 436 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the process involved in rapid antibody tests and new experiments related to plasma therapy.

The four stages of Covid-19 transmission & why India maintains it is not yet in stage 3

ICMR Saturday released new containment guidelines, acknowledging and preparing for a potential community spread.

ICMR lays out fresh protocol for rapid antibody-based blood test in Covid-19 hotspots

The top medical research body has framed a new strategy for coronavirus clusters.

The first 50 deaths and what they say about Covid-19 in India

In episode 434 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the first 50 deaths in India and how constant exposure to pathogens puts the country's population in unique position to fight Covid-19.

‘Test more, prepare post-lockdown plan’ — over 800 scientists appeal to Modi govt

Warning that Covid-19 could bounce back in absence of proper post-lockdown plan, academics have urged govt to conduct more diagnostic tests.

Health Ministry confirms 92 new cases & 4 deaths in 24 hours, stresses no community transfer

Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Luv Aggarwal said Covid-19 was still in the local transmission stage in the country, as total number of cases reached 1,071.

ICMR to expand Covid-19 testing, antibody tests being developed in Indian labs

In a series of tweets, Principal Scientific Advisor K. VijayRaghavan has shared what scientists in India are doing on Covid-19 and what their efforts are likely to lead to.

Meet the Pune woman behind the first Indian Covid-19 testing kits

Mylab Discovery Solutions sent its kits to 150 diagnostic centres in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Goa and Bengaluru this week.

Use hydroxychloroquine with caution: ICMR warns amid confusion over use of drug for Covid-19

ICMR epidemiology chief Raman Gangakhedkar calls hydroxychloroquine usage ‘experimental’, says it should not be used without doctor's supervision.

Should India reveal transmission history of each COVID-19 patient or will it worsen panic?

According to an ICMR study, it could take a minimum of 20 days to a few months for the start of community transmission to become visible.

On Camera

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?