Covid-19 updates: Antibody test guidelines likely to be released Saturday
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare the total number of Covid-19 cases in India has climbed to 2,547 and the death toll stands at 62.
- 10:11 AM IST
14 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in Rajasthan
- 09:53 AM IST
A 78-year-old person from Godhra who tested positive for Covid-19 and who was under treatment at a hospital in Vadodara, passed away last night
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UP Government has issued orders that strict action will be taken under NSA against those who attack police personnel
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Rupee slips 48 paise to 76.08 against US dollar in early trade
- 09:27 AM IST
Sensex drops 375.34 pts to 27,889.97 in opening session
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No force stronger than our spirit and enthusiasm, says PM Modi
- 09:17 AM IST
Maintain social distancing while lighting up lamps; remain in your homes: PM Modi
- 09:12 AM IST
Please switch off lights on Sunday, light candles or use mobile flashlights on your balconies for 9 minutes: PM Modi
- 09:11 AM IST
The strength of 130 crores of Indians is with each one of us: PM Modi
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We have to move towards light from the darkness created by coronavirus: PM Modi
- 09:07 AM IST
We are at home during lockdown, but we are not alone as collective strength of entire country is with each one of us: PM Modi
- 09:06 AM IST
Unprecedented discipline and sense of service by people during coronavirus lockdown: PM Modi in video message
- 09:04 AM IST
I thank all for respecting lockdown, says PM Modi
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PM Modi shares video message with nation
- 08:52 AM IST
Two nursing officers at Delhi State Cancer Institution have tested positive for Covid-19
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said guidelines for rapid antibody tests (or blood tests) are likely to be released on Saturday. “The modalities on which we are working on include how to deploy the test in high-risk areas, low-risk areas, hot spots...," ICMR's Manoj Murhekar said at a press briefing on Friday.
India has allowed faster and cheaper antibody tests to check for the coronavirus disease in so-called hot spots, of which there are 20 in the country. The test used now PCR (polymerase chain reaction) identifies the Sars-CoV-2 virus from throat or nasal swab samples of people with symptoms or high-risk individuals (health workers and family members) who might have come in contact with a Covid-19 patient.
The number of coronavirus deaths in country stand at 62, while the cases have touched 2,547.
Here are the major highlights of the day on coronavirus pandemic:
14 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in Rajasthan
14 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in Rajasthan; 7 in Tonk (contacts of positive coronavirus patients who attended Delhi's Tablighi Jamaat)and7 others (6 from Maharashtra and 1 from Jharkhand who attended Tablighi Jamaat event). Total no. of cases is 154 now: State Health Dept
A 78-year-old person from Godhra who tested positive for Covid-19 and who was under treatment at a hospital in Vadodara, passed away last night
One 78-year-old person from Godhra who tested positive for Covid-19 and who was under treatment at a hospital in Vadodara, passed away last night: Uday Tilwat, District Chief Medical Officer, Vadodara.
UP Government has issued orders that strict action will be taken under NSA against those who attack police personnel
Uttar Pradesh Government has issued orders that strict action will be taken under the National Security Act (NSA) against those who attack police personnel anywhere in the state during coronavirus lockdown.
Rupee slips 48 paise to 76.08 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee slips 48 paise to 76.08 against US dollar in early trade
Sensex drops 375.34 pts to 27,889.97 in opening session
Sensex drops 375.34 pts to 27,889.97 in opening session; Nifty tumbles 105.35 pts to 8,148.45
No force stronger than our spirit and enthusiasm, says PM Modi
No force stronger than our spirit and enthusiasm, says PM in video message
Maintain social distancing while lighting up lamps; remain in your homes: PM Modi
Maintain social distancing while lighting up lamps; remain in your homes: PM Narendra Modi in video message
Please switch off lights on Sunday, light candles or use mobile flashlights on your balconies for 9 minutes: PM Modi
I request all of of you to switch off all the lights of your house on 5th April at 9 PM for 9 minutes, and just light a candle, 'diya', or mobile's flashlight, to mark our fight against coronavirus: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The strength of 130 crores of Indians is with each one of us: PM Modi
Today when crores of people are inside homes, then some of us may think how will they fight this battle against Covid-19 alone. Such questions might come up in your mind? But please remember, none of us is alone. The strength of 130 crores of Indians is with each one of us: PM Modi
We have to move towards light from the darkness created by coronavirus: PM Modi
We have to move towards light from the darkness created by coronavirus: PM
We are at home during lockdown, but we are not alone as collective strength of entire country is with each one of us: PM Modi
We are at home during lockdown, but we are not alone as collective strength of entire country is with each one of us, says PM Modi in video message
Unprecedented discipline and sense of service by people during coronavirus lockdown: PM Modi in video message
Unprecedented discipline and sense of service by people during coronavirus lockdown: PM in video message
I thank all for respecting lockdown, says PM Modi
I thank all for respecting lockdown, says PM Modi.
First published: Apr 03, 2020 05:13 IST