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London: Dogs are more effective at detecting Covid-19 infections through human sweat samples than the existing rapid antigen tests, according to a study. The study, published in the PLOS ONE, showed that dogs were 97 per cent effective at detecting Covid infection compared to PCR tests – the most accurate Covid test. On the other […]

“The Chief Minister is completely fit and the RT-PCR test will be conducted in a day or two again,” Dr Rao said.

A Rapid Antigen Test showed that CM K Chandrashekhar Rao had turned negative. An RT-PCR test result is expected to be out by tomorrow.

In-charge Medical Officer of Penphad PHC, Kranthi Kumar had imposed a “rule” that people coming to the PHC for Covid test should deposit Rs 500 which would be returned to them only if they test positive for Coronavirus

Scores of people came for Covid-19 tests at PHCs in Peddavoora, Ramulabanda, Alagadapa, but had to return home due to shortage of test kits

According to the director of public health and family welfare, only 253 cases were reported during the last 24 hours, pushing the tally to 2,87,993.

The test is a rapid point-of-care nasopharyngeal swab test that directly detects the presence or absence of coronavirus antigen in the patient's body, generating results within 15-20 minutes.

The test is designed to be affordable and is intended to cost less than $50, according to the Lucira Health website.