Rapid antigen tests are spuriously comforting: Scientists

Rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19 are cheaper and deliver quicker results but should be no more than an adjunct to the more reliable RT-PCR tests because of the potential for false negative......

Retest who were negative COVID cases of antigen tests: Centre

The Union health ministry has asked all states and Union Territories to mandatorily retest all symptomatic negative cases of rapid antigen tests through RT-PCR so that no positive COVID-19 cases......

Amid JN.1 scare, Karnataka reports 2 Covid deaths

Two Covid-19 related deaths and 20 fresh cases were reported in Karnataka, according to a Health bulletin issued on Wednesday. IMAGE: A teacher of Gurukul School of Arts makes a painting to spread......

Face of America's Covid fight Dr Fauci tests positive

White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr Antony Fauci on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test. Dr Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice, is currently......

Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for World Cup fans

IMAGE: Fans will have to wear masks on public transport but vaccination is not mandatory for the unprecedented influx of 1.2 million visitors expected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in......

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

IMAGE: India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah speaks at a press conference at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Thursday. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images via Reuters Pacer Jasprit Bumrah will......

Mayank Agarwal to join Test squad as cover for Rohit

IMAGE: Mayank Agarwal had missed out on making the 15-man squad for the game. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Opener Mayank Agarwal has been called up to join the Indian squad in the......

Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19, in isolation

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma bats during India's first innings on Day 1 of the warm-up match against Leicestershire. Photograph: BCCI India’s captain Rohit Sharma tested positive for COVID-19......

NZ skipper Williamson tests positive for COVID-19

IMAGE: Kane Williamson took a rapid antigen test after experiencing minor symptoms on Thursday and will be in isolation for five days. Photograph: Andrew Boyers /Reuters New Zealand skipper Kane......