Tag: ICMR
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Chinese rapid test kits for COVID-19 are faulty: States complaint to ICMR
As per the reports, Rajasthan said it has stopped testing with the Chinese kits, saying they proved effective only in 5.4 per cent cases.
April 21, 2020 -
‘Don’t use COVID-19 rapid test kits for 2 days’: ICMR tells States
In its order, ICMR said, it would investigate the issue of faulty rapid testing kits and would "definitely not ignore this defect".
April 21, 2020 -
West Bengal health department set to start pool test procedure
As a precautionary measure several other doctors who might have come close to their three affected colleagues have also been advised for quarantine process. In a further step for containment of coronavirus, the state government has decided to conduct ‘Rapid Antibody Tests’ at hotspots.
April 20, 2020 -
Coronavirus LIVE | Trump warns China of consequences; Cases in India cross 15,000 mark
Globally, the number of infections rose to 2.3 million and 1.6 lakh deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
April 19, 2020 -
‘Free coronavirus test only for poor’, says SC; leaves it on govt to decide ‘category’ of beneficiaries
Private laboratories can continue to charge the testing fee as fixed by the Indian Council of Medical Research, the court said.
April 13, 2020 -
Four hotspots in Howrah district sealed off
The administration went whole hog, warning people to stay indoors and not step out unless there is absolute necessity for buying essential items and medicines.
April 12, 2020 -
ICMR approves diagnostic machine used in testing drug-resistant TB for COVID-19
'The ICMR has validated 'TruenatTM beta CoV test on TruelabTM workstation and has recommended it as a screening test', the top health research body, said on Friday.
April 10, 2020 -
After change in Coronavirus testing, ICMR data indicates community transmission
Although, last month the ICMR negated the suggestion of community transmission of the respiratory disease and continues with the same official position.
April 10, 2020 -
Corona impact: Several Bihar districts ban spitting on public streets
A number of districts like Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, Jehanabad, East Champaran, Purnia, Kaimur and Supaul imposed a ban on spitting of betel juice, any chewable tobacco or non-tobacco products or sputum at public places.
April 9, 2020 -
Amid rising number of COVID-19 cases, ICMR plans to increase its testing capacity
As on April 6 at 3.45 pm, ICMR has tested 96, 264 samples of which 3,718 were found positive for SARS-CoV-2.
April 7, 2020 -
Over 50 crore Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries will get free COVID-19 treatment, testing: Govt
Private labs and empanelled hospitals will be geared up to provide the free services to the beneficiaries, it said.
April 4, 2020 -
Assam doctor dies of heart attack after taking anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine has been approved by the national task force of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as a prophylaxis for people at 'high risk' of contracting COVID-19.
March 31, 2020 -
Health Ministry revises testing strategy as COVID-19 cases shoot; check out who should get examined
The new policy, released late on Friday night, said asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of an infected person should be tested between the fifth day and 14th day of coming into contact with the patient.
March 21, 2020 -
No community spread of Coronavirus in India so far: Health Minister in Lok Sabha
He also asserted that the Government is trying to use 'good information' in the best manner to deal with the situation.
March 20, 2020 -
No community transmission of COVID-19 in India, random tests negative: ICMR
To rule out concerns over community transmission, which is stage 3 of COVID-19, the top medical body tested 826 samples collected randomly, of which none has returned positive.
March 19, 2020 -
Centre says Coronavirus testing ‘100% transparent’, not suppressing actual number of cases
The Health Ministry has stated that under the guidelines of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), laboratory tests should only be taken if prescribed by a qualified physician.
March 18, 2020 -
India not yet in stage 3 of COVID-19, private labs being engaged for testing: ICMR
The preparedness measures by the Indian Council of Medical Research comes as the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India has jumped to 137, which includes 24 foreigners.
March 17, 2020