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Coronavirus testing is currently of two types: blood-based and swab based. While the blood-based test is expected to cost around Rs 700, the swab-based one could cost around Rs 6,000 once private labs start the tests.

Dr Sujeet Singh said social distancing does help though it is not one of the main measures to fight the virus.

The 26-year-old woman, who had gone for a vacation to Indonesia last month and returned home on February 29, was admitted to government-run Mhow Civil Hospital on Friday last after she showed symptoms similar to the coronavirus.

Director of the National Centre for Disease Control Dr Sujeet Singh discusses the impact of changing temperatures, the measures being taken to contain the virus, and the shortcomings of quarantine facilities in India with CNN-News18.

The infrared thermometers are used to detect the body temperature in case of fever, one of the symptoms of coronavirus. These thermometers check the human temperature by sensing the infrared energy radiated by the body.

A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and L N Rao issued a notice to the Director-General, Prison, and chief secretary of all states and union territories and sought their response by March 20 on steps taken in the wake of COVID-19.

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UP Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh said the doctors appointed in government hospitals have gone to other places or started pursuing higher education without informing the department.

In the audio, Sitharaman is heard getting upset over tea garden workers facing some problems with SBI accounts and loans.

Sub-divisional magistrate Rajeev Rai said after a tip-off around 2.30 pm, a raid was carried out immediately at the company in the commercial hub of Sector 63.

There will be intensified health inspections at the entry points, which will be allowed along the borders with Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar, according to the government order.

The channel named 'Jittega Punjab' or 'Punjab will Win' invites all like-minded people to share their views.

The right-armed quick was quarantined immediately after the 71-run defeat in Sydney on Friday and would remain isolated for at least 24 hours while tests are conducted.

On Thursday, the Health Ministry said that authorities in Jaipur have taken a call locally to use a combination of Lopinavir/Rotinavir, the second line anti-HIV medication to treat the Italian couple admitted at Sawai Man Singh Hospital.

The civil aviation minister denied reports of a rift with the Kerala government over evacuation, saying the Centre was making arrangements to ensure the process was carried out in an orderly manner.

On Thursday, the Delhi government had declared coronavirus an epidemic and shut all cinema halls, schools and colleges, except those where exams are on.