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21 Aug 2020

Gargled water samples may be viable alternative to swabs testing for COVID-19

Samples were processed by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for detection of SARS-CoV-2. Post-sample collection, a 10-point scale was administered to assess the level of discomfort with either of the collection methods, the study said. Adoption of gargle lavage for sample collection will have a significant impact as it also leads to substantial cost savings by reducing the need for swabs and personal protective equipment.

18 Aug 2020

Maharashtra's Beed district shopkeepers to be tested to detect super spreader

Beed Collector Rahul Rekhawar issued an order on Monday for the conduction of these tests in Kej, Ambejogai, Majalgaon, Ashti and Parli towns of the district. The rapid antigen tests would be conducted for three days from Tuesday on shopkeepers, vegetable and fruit vendors, milk sellers, and bank and petrol pump employees. Shopkeepers will be called for tests by appointment to avoid crowding, he said, adding that staff of the local governing bodies have been deployed for the task.

11 Aug 2020

India at second place after US in COVID-19 testing says US President Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday (August 10) said that India is at second place when it comes to coronavirus COVID-19 testing while the US is at top position. According to Trump, India has a population of 1.5 billion people and it has conducted 11 million tests, while the US has tested 65 million people. Talking about coronavirus vaccine, President Trump expressed confidence that a vaccine for the deadly viral disease will be prepared by the end of 2020.

02 Aug 2020

Odisha govt issues COVID-19 testing guidelines, plans to opt RT-PCR method

The Odisha government stated that manpower that will be deployed for the purpose must be trained properly in consultation with the CDM and PHO of the concerned district.

US President Donald Trump

21 Jun 2020

Trump urges slowdown in COVID-19 testing, calling it a 'double-edged sword'

US President Donald Trump on Saturday told thousands of cheering supporters he had asked US officials to slow down testing for the novel coronavirus, calling it a "double-edged sword" that led to more cases being discovered.

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