DRDO develops antibody test kit DIPCOVAN for early detection of COVID-19
DRDO develops antibody test kit DIPCOVAN for early detection of COVID-19
ANI / Updated: May 21, 2021, 17:05 IST
DRDO) has developed an
COVID.
DIPCOVAN, the DIPAS-VDx COVID 19 IgG Antibody Microwell ELISA for sero-surveillance has been developed by the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) in association with Delhi-based firm Vanguard Diagnostics Pvt Ltd.
According to DRDO, the kit can detect spike as well as nucleocapsid (S and N) proteins of SARS-CoV-2 virus with a high sensitivity of 97 per cent and specificity of 99 per cent. It was developed indigenously by scientists, followed by extensive validation on over 1000 patient samples at various COVID hospitals in Delhi.
Indian variant B.1.617 overtaking rest of variants, mutation a global concern: NTAGI ANI | Updated: May 20, 2021 18:49 IST
By Joymala Bagchi
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Currently among four variants widely found, the B.1.617, which is dominating the Indian topography has emerged as a global concern following its infectivity and transmitting capacity.
Out of B1617 three sublineages have been found, which are B.1.617.3, B.1.617.1 and B.1.617.2. The last two were first detected in December 2020 whereas B.1.617.3 was the first sublineage of this variant to be detected in October 2020 in India.
Other variants are UK variant known as 501Y.V1, or B.1.1.7 lineage, a South African variant known as 501Y.V2 or B.1.351 lineage and a Brazilian variant known as 501Y.V3 or P.1 lineage.
NHRC asks Health Ministry to act immediately over black fungus deaths
NHRC asks Health Ministry to act immediately over black fungus deaths
ANI / Updated: May 20, 2021, 13:54 IST
New Delhi: The
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Secretary,
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to take appropriate action and submit Action Taken Report (ATR) over black fungus deaths and infections in India.
Passing a direction to the Ministry, the NHRC stated the concerned authority shall take appropriate action as deemed fit in the case and the action taken over the issue shall be informed to the complainant within eight weeks.
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Use local experiences, need to work together as a country to fight COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi to DMs, field officials
ANI / Updated: May 20, 2021, 13:37 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo: Twitter / @PMOIndia
New Delhi: The experiences and feedback of field officials help in making effective and practical policies to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Interacting with the district magistrates (DMs) and field officials of 10 States regarding the COVID-19 situation on the ground, the Prime Minister said the country needs new strategies and solutions in the midst of new challenges posed by
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