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World's First Saliva Pregnancy Test Launched In UK
The product named Salistick has been developed by an Israeli biotech company and is based on the technology used to make Covid testing kits.
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India's First Indigenously Developed Monkeypox Test Kit Launched
The first indigenously-developed RT-PCR kit for testing monkeypox was launched at the Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone (AMTZ) on Friday.
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8 Firms In Race To Develop Monkeypox Vaccine In India: Sources
The Indian Council of Medical Research has got 31 birds from manufacturers that are interested in developing vaccine and detection kit in India for the monkeypox virus, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
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Using Drones to Deliver COVID-19 Diagnostic Kits Could Help Reduce Risk of Transmission, Researchers Say
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, delivering COVID-19 home testing kits have helped to reduce the spread of the virus. However, delivering these kits could also carry a certain level of risk. Researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health have come up with a method for drones to deliver COVID-19 testing kits aboard trucks, whic...
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Shortage Of COVID-19 Testing Kits "Not Unique" To Australia: PM
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said the shortages of at-home antigen tests were "not unique" to the country as authorities deal with a runaway Omicron outbreak that has driven up hospitalisation rates and strain testing systems.
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For Covid Home Testing Kits, Mumbai's New Guidelines To Track Results
In view of the rise in the use of home test kits to detect coronavirus infection, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued new guidelines to manufacturers, suppliers and sellers of home antigen testing kits in the city.
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Data From Self-Test Kits Missing In Madhya Pradesh Covid Cases Count
There has been a surge in demand for COVID-19 self-testing kits in Madhya Pradesh, but the data (test results from the same) has not been shared by patients.
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India-Made RT-PCR Kit To Detect Omicron Gets Approval: Centre
An RT-PCR test kit for detecting new coronavirus variant Omicron has been developed in India in partnership with Tata MD and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), said Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General of ICMR on Wednesday.
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Centre Curbs Export Of Covid Rapid Antigen Test Kits Over Third Wave Concerns
The government on Monday imposed restrictions on the export of Covid rapid antigen testing kits amid several experts warning of a possible third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
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"Substandard" Covid Test Kit May Have Worsened Madhya Pradesh's 2nd Wave
Madhya Pradesh had supplied 15 lakh RAT kits, sourced from South Korea, across all its districts during the peak of the second Covid wave. There are indications that the same product was made available earlier, too. This kit isn't ICMR-approved.
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"2 Minutes For Test, 15 For Result": Pune Firm On CoviSelf Home Test Kit
CoviSelf - India's first self-use Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kit - will take two minutes to carry out the test and results will be available in 15 minutes, the Pune-based firm that produced the kit said
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Covid Home Test Kit Gets Approval, Guidelines Out On Who Should Use
Rapid Antigen Kits to conduct Covid test at home got a green signal on Wednesdayand the Indian Council of Medical Research -- the nodal body in the fight against the virus -- issued detailed guidelines on who can use it and how.
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US Authorises First Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Test
The United States on Tuesday authorized its first rapid at-home test for Covid-19, which is available over-the-counter and produces a result in around 20 minutes.
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Scrupulously Follow Protocols For Disposal Of COVID-19 Test Kits, Swabs: High Court To AAP Government
The Delhi High Court Monday said it expects the AAP government to "scrupulously follow" the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for handling and disposal of waste generated during diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients.
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Tata Group Launches 90-Minute Test Kits To Detect COVID-19
Tata Group launched a COVID-19 test kit on Monday that it says will process results more easily and faster than the RT-PCR method considered the gold standard for detection, at a time when cases are still rising in the country.
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World's First Saliva Pregnancy Test Launched In UK
The product named Salistick has been developed by an Israeli biotech company and is based on the technology used to make Covid testing kits.
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India's First Indigenously Developed Monkeypox Test Kit Launched
The first indigenously-developed RT-PCR kit for testing monkeypox was launched at the Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone (AMTZ) on Friday.
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8 Firms In Race To Develop Monkeypox Vaccine In India: Sources
The Indian Council of Medical Research has got 31 birds from manufacturers that are interested in developing vaccine and detection kit in India for the monkeypox virus, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
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Using Drones to Deliver COVID-19 Diagnostic Kits Could Help Reduce Risk of Transmission, Researchers Say
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, delivering COVID-19 home testing kits have helped to reduce the spread of the virus. However, delivering these kits could also carry a certain level of risk. Researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health have come up with a method for drones to deliver COVID-19 testing kits aboard trucks, whic...
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Shortage Of COVID-19 Testing Kits "Not Unique" To Australia: PM
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said the shortages of at-home antigen tests were "not unique" to the country as authorities deal with a runaway Omicron outbreak that has driven up hospitalisation rates and strain testing systems.
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For Covid Home Testing Kits, Mumbai's New Guidelines To Track Results
In view of the rise in the use of home test kits to detect coronavirus infection, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued new guidelines to manufacturers, suppliers and sellers of home antigen testing kits in the city.
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Data From Self-Test Kits Missing In Madhya Pradesh Covid Cases Count
There has been a surge in demand for COVID-19 self-testing kits in Madhya Pradesh, but the data (test results from the same) has not been shared by patients.
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India-Made RT-PCR Kit To Detect Omicron Gets Approval: Centre
An RT-PCR test kit for detecting new coronavirus variant Omicron has been developed in India in partnership with Tata MD and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), said Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General of ICMR on Wednesday.
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Centre Curbs Export Of Covid Rapid Antigen Test Kits Over Third Wave Concerns
The government on Monday imposed restrictions on the export of Covid rapid antigen testing kits amid several experts warning of a possible third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
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"Substandard" Covid Test Kit May Have Worsened Madhya Pradesh's 2nd Wave
Madhya Pradesh had supplied 15 lakh RAT kits, sourced from South Korea, across all its districts during the peak of the second Covid wave. There are indications that the same product was made available earlier, too. This kit isn't ICMR-approved.
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"2 Minutes For Test, 15 For Result": Pune Firm On CoviSelf Home Test Kit
CoviSelf - India's first self-use Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kit - will take two minutes to carry out the test and results will be available in 15 minutes, the Pune-based firm that produced the kit said
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Covid Home Test Kit Gets Approval, Guidelines Out On Who Should Use
Rapid Antigen Kits to conduct Covid test at home got a green signal on Wednesdayand the Indian Council of Medical Research -- the nodal body in the fight against the virus -- issued detailed guidelines on who can use it and how.
-
US Authorises First Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Test
The United States on Tuesday authorized its first rapid at-home test for Covid-19, which is available over-the-counter and produces a result in around 20 minutes.
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Scrupulously Follow Protocols For Disposal Of COVID-19 Test Kits, Swabs: High Court To AAP Government
The Delhi High Court Monday said it expects the AAP government to "scrupulously follow" the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for handling and disposal of waste generated during diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients.
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Tata Group Launches 90-Minute Test Kits To Detect COVID-19
Tata Group launched a COVID-19 test kit on Monday that it says will process results more easily and faster than the RT-PCR method considered the gold standard for detection, at a time when cases are still rising in the country.
