Rtpcr Testing News Today

On Wednesday, passengers disembarking from a Malindo Airlines flight from Kaulalampur underwent the final round of random RTPCR testing at Kolkata airport. However, following the easing of COVID-19 norms by the Central government, the testing agency will be asked to cease their operations at the airport starting Thursday., Kolkata News, Times Now

COVID-19: Air passengers from each incoming flight to undergo random RT-PCR screening, directs Centre

Meanwhile, 21 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported across the country. Out of these 21 cases, nine have been reported in Rajasthan, eight in Maharashtra, two in Karnataka and one each in Delhi and Gujarat.

by Swarajya Staff - May 22, 2021 09:03 AM Image for representative purpose only Snapshot Compared to RT-PCR, this new technique—developed by senior scientist Dr Krishna Khairnar and his team—can give results at a faster rate, with no need for RNA extraction. A new testing process could completely remove the need for nasal and throat swab tests to detect Covid-19 in India. While many people feel uncomfortable when they think about swab testing, a Maharashtra-based institute has come u...