The test kit has been developed at a cost of Rs 550 each and the Institute has said that it can be further lowered in case of mass production.  It is also being claimed that the kit is easy to carry and can be taken to remote parts of the country. IIT-Hyderabad has already applied … Read more

A press release issued by NBRIC has announced that the consortium has indigenously developed RT-PCR test kits, ELISA rapid antibody testing kits and also in-bench enzymes key to run the testing kits for COVID-19.  The Indian Regulatory Authority CDSCO has given approval to Pune based MyLab for indigenous manufacturing of COVID-19 testing kit and to … Read more

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Michael McCormack said the initial backing, due to expire on Monday, will be extended to cover shortfalls in operating flights on top domestic routes, even as airlines start to rebuild crushed capacity. Australia has barred its citizens from almost all outbound travel in order to stop the spread of … Read more

As per guidelines, generic measures need to be observed by all staff, workers or patrons at all times when visiting malls, restaurants or workplaces. These include physical distancing of at least 6 feet and use of face covers or masks. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed.   This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth … Read more

In Nepal, 213 more persons tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Ministry of Health and Population total number of coronavirus cases has soared to 3448. The COVID-19 cases are continuously increasing in the Himalayan nation and over 1800 persons have been diagnosed with coronavirus in last one week. However, there is a good news … Read more