Here's Updated Guidelines For COVID-19 By MoHFW
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has released updated guidelines for COVID-19. As per the released guidelines on July 19, the ministry removed the random Coronavirus testing for international arrivals. In addition, the requirement of RT-PCR testing has also been dropped by the ministry, in effect from July 20 midnight. The updated guidelines came after a significant drop in COVID-19 cases, but ministry asked to follow… read-more
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IIT Madras Reports 11 Covid Cases, Tally Now Stands At 182
Amid Covid scare at IIT-Madras, where all the students are said to be vaccinated, eleven more Covid cases have been reported. The total number of cases now stands at 182. This comes days after a group of doctors in India, made a public appeal that asymptomatic people should not be treated as infected people. The group insisted that mere positive RT-PCR tests do not necessarily mean "cases."
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Bhubaneswar Airport Mandates RT-PCR Test For All Air Travelers
Considering the current COVID-19 situation and Omicron threat, the Bhubaneswar Airport decided to impose strict surveillance checking. All the passengers deboarding flights at Bhubaneswar airport, need to undergo RT-PCR test, mandatory. Ones who are fully vaccinated or ones who have RT-PCR negative report will also need to take the COVID-19 test on arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), starting from January 7.
Tags: Bhubaneswar, BPIA, Air Traveler, Covid-19, RT-PCR
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Two Arrested In Mumbai For Trading Fake RT-PCR Report
Two men have been arrested by Mumbai police for trading a fake RT-PCR report. The incident came to the spotlight when a 37-year-old accused Shantilal Minaria bought a fake report from 24-year-old Devilal Jat and used it to get a job. However, the report turned out to be fake when cross-checked. Reportedly, Jat has sold many fake reports and charged Rs 1,000-1,500 for each report.
Tags: RT-PCR, Mumbai Police, fake report, Covid-19 Test, Jobs
Courtesy: Mid-Day