20 beds set up at old Jayadeva Block; RT-PCR tests conducted to rule out suspicion Mysore/Mysuru: Even as China’s virus cases are rising, climbing to near their highest of the pandemic, the Health Department and the authorities of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) have geared up to face any eventuality and are on…
Schools and Colleges to reopen on Aug. 23: RT-PCR test not a must: DHO
August 19, 2021Schools can’t insist on test report: DDPI Intensive drive on to vaccinate teachers ahead of reopening Mysore/Mysuru: Preparations are in full swing for vaccination and RT-PCR testing of teachers in city in view of re-opening of schools from Aug. 23. Offline classes will be held for 9th and 10th standard students after a gap of…
Mobile RT-PCR test
June 27, 2021MCC deploys vans to conduct on-the-spot test Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has deployed mobile RT-PCR testing vans in all nine zones of city to conduct COVID test on spot in a bid to check the spreading of pandemic. This morning, each mobile team, comprising three Health Inspectors and a Supervisor, was deployed in every…
DST develops new RT-PCR kit to detect COVID-19 new strains
May 20, 2021New Delhi: The Department of Science & Technology (DST) institute has developed a new multiplex RT-PCR kit with novel gene targeted to facilitate detection across various mutant strains of COVID-19. This unique RT-PCR kit will be a significant weapon in our fight against COVID-19 by a facile detection of SARS-CoV-2 mutations, said Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary,…
People queue up for RT-PCR testing amid incessant rains in city
May 15, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The incessant rains triggered by cyclone Tauktae that has been lashing the city since late last night has not dampened the eagerness of people to get themselves tested for the deadly COVID-19 virus as the contagion continues with its devastation, claiming the lives of many. Fearing that developing common fever, cold, cough, throat pain,…
Long queue for RT-PCR testing
May 9, 2021People waiting for their turn to undergo RT-PCR test near Dufferin Clock Tower this morning.
Plans to deploy extra staff at labs to give RT-PCR test result quickly: Nodal Officer
April 24, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration is planning to deploy additional staff at two RT-PCR testing laboratories in city to issue report within a day. “The swab collection has reached almost 8,000 a day. The capacity of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) laboratory was around 4,000 samples. Similarly, the daily capacity of CFTRI laboratory is…
Negative RT-PCR a must to…
April 8, 2021Tourist Places / Resorts Recreation Clubs / Party Halls Cinema Halls / Multiplexes Rule in force from April 10 to 20 Mysore/Mysuru: Anticipating a heavy footfall of tourists to Mysuru due to many holidays next week, the District Administration has made it mandatory to produce COVID-negative certificate (RT-PCR test negative report) not older than 72…
Mass RT-PCR testing for MCC employees tomorrow
April 4, 20213,373 workers to undergo test Vaccination for all Corporators Mysore/Mysuru: A mass RT-PCR testing is organised for all employees of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) tomorrow in the wake of 8-10 employees including a few Corporators testing positive for Coronavirus. MCC Commissioner Shilpa Nag told SOM this morning that there are 3,373 employees working in the…
Fake RT-PCR negative report: Kerala visitors sent back from Bavali check-post
March 21, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Health and Revenue Officers of H.D. Kote taluk have intensified checking on Karnataka-Kerala border in the wake of recovery of three fake RT-PCR negative reports produced by Kerala visitors to enter the State in last two to three days. Recently, Kodagu District Authorities came across fake negative report carried by some visitors from Kerala…
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