Tag: Testing
Thermo Fisher Scientific to continue focusing on SARS-CoV2 diagnostic solutions: Amit...
Our endeavor has always been to develop innovative, adaptive, and resilient testing solutions that leverage our capabilities to address the public health crisis, says Amit Chopra, Managing Director, India and South Asia, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Growing significance of molecular diagnostics
Molecular testing could potentially revolutionize the testing and monitoring of remotely-situated populations and cover a larger number of the population by employing fewer resources, writes Dr. Angeli Misra, Director, Lifeline Laboratory
Tata MD launches COVID Express RT-PCR testing solutions to boost Omicron...
Indigenously developed RT-PCR test for economical, variant-proof, and express use
India achieves milestone of 50 crore COVID-19 sample testing
Enhanced production of diagnostic kits has resulted in reduction of costs and improved availability of testing kits. With the number of COVID-19 testing laboratories at more than 2800, last 10 crores sample testing conducted in 55 days.......................
Govt readies two more central drug labs for Covid-19 vaccine testing
The facility at NCCS, Pune, has now been notified as Central Drugs Laboratory for testing and lot release of COVID-19 vaccines vide. The facility at NIAB ,Hyderabad is likely to receive necessary notification shortly................................
Meril gets ICMR nod for indigenous Covid-19 self-test, CoviFind
A simple, less invasive nasal swab-based home test offering quick results in 15 minutes is priced at Rs. 250 per test and will be available in pharmacies across India............................
Mapmygenome launches drive through COVID-19 testing facility in Hyderabad
Mapmygenome India has two COVID testing labs – one at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad and one at their Corporate Headquarters in Madhapur.......................
2084 dedicated COVID hospitals set up in India: Dr Harsh Vardhan...
As per Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, India shall be able to overcome the recent surge with a renewed focus on effective adherence of the Health Ministry’s SOPs for containment and management and COVID appropriate behaviours....................
Inappropriate COVID behaviour main reason behind rising cases: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has said that only a few States account for more than 80% of the rising cases. He said negligence towards COVID appropriate behaviour is the main reason behind the rising cases............
India registers an unprecedented hike in testing with more than 18...
As the positivity rate of 15 States/UTs is less than the national average, India is all set for 3rd countrywide massive dry run that covers 4895 session sites, 615 districts, 33 States/UTs..................