Tata s RT-PCR kit OmiSure gets ICMR nod for detection of Omicron, know how it works - Since the Omicron underwent several mutations in the S-gene, the SGTF strategy checks and indicates it in patients who are detected COVID positive.
In parallel to the evolution of coronavirus, RT-PCR testing in India has also gradually evolved in last two years, aimed at faster detection of the emerging variants.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A seven-year-old girl died on Tuesday when a portion of her school s washroom wall collapsed on her in Bilaspur city in Chhattisgarh, police said. India News | Chhattisgarh: Minor Girl Dies as Part of School s Washroom Wall Falls on Her.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 18,466 fresh coronavirus positive cases, around 52 per cent or 6,303 cases more than the previous day s tally, and 20 fatalities, the state health department said. India News | Maha Logs 18,466 New COVID-19 Cases; 75 Omicron Infections, 20 Fatalities.