Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Many are now coming to their own Covid conclusions but how accurate are they?People are forming opinions after reading mainstream news articles and tweets.
22 Jan, 2022, 02.26 PM IST
Around 34 auto-rickshaw drivers tested COVID-19 positive during special drive 'super-spreaders' in Surat, says official23 Mar, 2021, 01.40 PM IST
Swabs are passé: Dutch inventor's new Covid test involves screaming or singing in an air-locked cabinAn industrial air purifier collects all the particles emitted, which are then analysed.
06 Mar, 2021, 10.22 AM IST
New York City public schools will begin to reopen with weekly COVID-19 testingThe schools, which make up the country's largest school system, were closed less than two weeks ago after the citywide rate of coronavirus ...
30 Nov, 2020, 08.34 AM IST
New study suggests some mouthwashes, oral rinses may help reduce Covid-19 spreadThe findings indicate that some of these products might help in reducing the viral load.
21 Oct, 2020, 06.33 PM IST
There are different types of coronavirus tests available. Here's how they workGenetic, antigen and antibody tests are the 3 types that used to determine Covid diagnosis.
15 Sep, 2020, 07.07 PM IST
FDA flags accuracy issue with widely used coronavirus tests in the U.S.The warning comes nearly a month after Connecticut public health officials first reported that at least 90 people had received false positi...
18 Aug, 2020, 08.05 AM IST
Government 'diluting' COVID-19 testing guidelines: CongressAccording to Union health ministry's revised discharge guidelines for people infected with coronavirus, very mild, mild and pre-symptomatic...
13 May, 2020, 05.13 PM IST
Company says drug proved effective against virus in US studyGilead Sciences's remdesivir would be the first treatment to pass such a test against the virus, which has killed more than 218,000 people ...
29 Apr, 2020, 10.10 PM IST
IHC, Taj's owner, says some staff tested positive for coronavirusThe company, which is hosting at its premium hotels doctors and other health workers who are on the frontline of battle against coronavirus...
12 Apr, 2020, 12.15 AM IST
Supreme Court order for free coronavirus testing may hinder fight, say business leaders, health expertsThe concern is that private medical firms, like many businesses in India are struggling financially, and could go under if they tested for ...
09 Apr, 2020, 01.30 PM IST
COVID-19 tests must be free in government, private labs: Supreme CourtThe court raised questions on the feasibility of tests that were being charged Rs 4,500 by private labs.
08 Apr, 2020, 07.33 PM IST
How can you find out if you have Coronavirus? You will have to take one of these 5 testsHere we try to collate the relevant info on how it is being tested and found out if one has caught coronavirus that has already killed in t...
01 Apr, 2020, 10.56 AM IST
Few tests claim to give coronavirus results in minutes. But, scientists question accuracyReports claim that pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs could reveal the true extent of the outbreak.
27 Mar, 2020, 06.12 PM IST
Anand Mahindra happy with negative community transmission reports, wants Govt to rope in India Inc for testingThe Mahindra Group boss also appreciated the government for doing 'a fine job'.
19 Mar, 2020, 11.18 AM IST
1st and 2nd confirmatory tests for Covid-19 are free for all citizens: Health MinistryIf you have symptoms or have travelled to countries with coronavirus cases such as Italy and China, you should call to govt helpline number...
15 Mar, 2020, 06.00 PM IST