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India gets first indigenous COVID19 testing kit
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 24 (ANI): As part of efforts to tackle the spread of coronavirus, a Pune-based company has developed the country's first indigenous COVID19 testing kit. It has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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ICMR suggests entry screening of travellers can delay COVID-19 spread
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday suggested that the entry screening of travellers with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 can delay the introduction of the virus into the community by three days to three weeks.
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Six more COVID-19 positive cases in Maharashtra
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 24 (ANI): Six more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra, taking the total count in the state on Tuesday to 107.
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Home quarantine may reduce coronavirus transmission risk by 62 pc: ICMR
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): As the country grapples with the rising menace of coronavirus, a study done by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that home quarantine and maintaining social distancing of symptomatic can flatten the curve of the disease outbreak.
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12 private labs get green signal to conduct COVID-19 tests: ICMR
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): In a significant development, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has given a green signal to 12 private laboratories across the country to conduct the coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in India.
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415 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): A total of 415 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India so far including 23 cured and 7 deaths, Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry said on Monday.
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COVID-19 task force recommends use of hydroxychloroquine for prevention of
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): The National Task Force for COVID-19 constituted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for prevention of the coronavirus infection for high-risk cases.
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Yogi Adityanath holds video conference with top state officials over prepa
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday held a video conference with District Magistrates, senior cops and other officials regarding steps being taken to combat the spread of coronavirus in the state.
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'Biggest need of the hour': Sania Mirza urges people to stay at home
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): Indian tennis player Sania Mirza on Monday expressed concerns over the spread of coronavirus and urged people to stay at home saying that it is the 'biggest need of the hour'.
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415 individuals confirmed positive for COVID-19 in India
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New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): The total number of novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 415 on Monday including seven deaths.
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Telangana CM KCR offers gratitude to relentless fighters for their work
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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Mar 22 (ANI): Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao on Sunday offered gratitude to those working 24/7 working relentlessly to make the nation free from COVID-19.
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Andhra Pradesh Police releases unique video spreading awareness about COVI
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Mar 22 (ANI): Police of Parvatipuram town in Vizianagaram district took up a unique way to create awareness about the COVID 19.
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