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Union Health Ministry, ICMR issue guidelines for private laboratories to t
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR) have constituted guidelines for private laboratories to conduct COVID-19 tests and urged the private set-ups to conduct the tests free of cost.
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First Indian Army jawan tests positive for Covid-19
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): An Indian Army jawan from Ladakh, whose father had travelled to Iran for pilgrimage, has become the first positive case of Covid-19 in the 1.3 million-strong force.
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ICMR requests private labs to offer COVID19 diagnosis at no cost: Lav Agga
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has appealed the private laboratories to offer COVID19 diagnosis of charge, said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry, on Tuesday.
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COVID19: People from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia prohibited to e
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry, on Tuesday said that the entry of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia have been barred with immediate effect to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
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137 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India: Union Ministry of Health and
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday said that total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has reached 137.
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Combating COVID-19: School exams up to Class VIII cancelled in Goa
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], Mar 17 (ANI): In view of coronavirus threat, Goa government on Tuesday cancelled examination up to Class VIII, while examination for classes from IX to XII including board exams will be held as per the schedule.
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ICMR in talks with private labs for COVID-19 testing
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): The Indian Council for Medical Research is contemplating to involve accredited private laboratories for engagement as coronavirus testing facilities in order to strengthen the diagnosis process for the disease.
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Health ministry issues guidelines for disposal of dead bodies of suspected
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry has issued guidelines for disposal of dead body of a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.
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Mandatory quarantine for passengers from UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait: Heal
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday expanded compulsory quarantine for a minimum of 14 days for passengers coming from or transiting through UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait.
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Erdogan sought to downplay coronavirus spread over fear of tourism industr
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Mar 17 (ANI): Turkish Health Ministry remained in denial of the existing cases of coronavirus in the country despite evidence showing confirmed cases having travel history to Turkey, as authorities silenced whistleblowers and used media to push the narrative of the co
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'House of Masaba' introduces styling over video call amid coronavirus scar
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): With the Health Ministry putting out an advisory promoting social distancing in the light of spurt in cases of COVID-19, clothing line 'House of Masaba' on Tuesday introduced an option of shopping and styling over video call for their customers.
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Coronavirus cases in India touch 125
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): With a total of 11 fresh cases, the number of novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 125 on Tuesday, the Union health ministry said.
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