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Covid-19 test kit Corosure developed by IIT Delhi launched; base price at Rs 399


Covid-19 test kit Corosure developed by IIT Delhi launched; base price at Rs 399

The Covid-19 diagnostic kit developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has been rolled out with a base price of the test at Rs 399. The test kit, Corosure, was e-launched by the Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriy Click here to Read More...

Prachi Verma, ET Bureau Wednesday, 15th of July 2020 21:15:21 health 3278


India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 62.93 per cent: Health ministry


India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 62.93 per cent: Health ministry

Focussed and coordinated action by the Centre along with states and UTs, effective clinical management of coronavirus and timely diagnosis led to a consistent increase in the number of recovered cases in the country, the Union health ministry said Click here to Read More...

PTI Sunday, 12th of July 2020 20:33:38 health 3171


People testing negative for Covid-19 but showing symptoms should be treated: Experts


People testing negative for Covid-19 but showing symptoms should be treated: Experts

Test results may come out negative even if one has contracted Covid-19, experts have warned, advising that those showing symptoms of the disease must be treated without waiting for a confirmatory test to prevent aggravation of the infection.

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PTI Sunday, 12th of July 2020 20:31:28 health 3199


IIT-Delhi launches device to help reuse N95 masks


IIT-Delhi launches device to help reuse N95 masks

NEW DELHI: The reliability of N95 masks in fighting the novel coronavirus has prompted a start-up at IIT-Delhi, Chakr Innovation, to develop an ozone-based decontamination device that will enable safe usage of such face co Click here to Read More...

TNN Saturday, 11th of July 2020 15:28:55 health 3169


Lockdown in Patna: District magistrate announces Patna lockdown; Check dates


Lockdown in Patna: District magistrate announces Patna lockdown; Check dates

With fresh 385 cases on Wednesday, Bihar has reported 12,570 positive cases and 104 fatalities as of July 8.

Patna lockdown: As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Patna, the capital city of Bihar, district magistrate on Wednesday ann Click here to Read More...

FE Online Wednesday, 8th of July 2020 18:01:49 health 3238