All-gene RT-PCR test can catch new Covid-19 strain
Tue, Apr 20 2021 17:27 IST |
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All-gene RT-PCR test can catch new Covid-19 strain. Image Source: IANS News
Lucknow, April 20 : Umesh Singh of Lucknow, who runs a pharmaceutical company, had symptoms of coronavirus four days ago when he got his Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test done but the report came out negative. When his condition continued to deteriorate, he quarantined himself and got himself tested again. The report came out negative but he is currently undergoing treatment at home.
Similarly, Ankush Tripathi of Lucknow showed early signs of Covid-19. He underwent an RT-PCR test whose report turned out to be negative. His health condition also did not deteriorate much. He experienced a sore throat and difficulty in breathing. At present, he is currently undergoing treatment while in home quarantine. He is slowly recovering from the infection.
Chilika Lake becomes favourite destination for rare Irrawaddy Dolphins ANI | Updated: Jan 18, 2021 22:49 IST
Satpada (Odisha) [India], January 18 (ANI): Chilika Lake has become a favourite destination not only for migratory birds but also for rare Irrawaddy Dolphins.
According to Chilika Development Authority (CDA), the lake records its highest ever count with 11.42 lakh migratory birds.
During the monitoring of flora and fauna of Chilika Lake on January 15 2021, Dolphin population in Chilika lake recorded with 156 along with five species of seagrasses were reported.
The annual bird count of Asia s largest brackish water lagoon was undertaken on January 14. Chilika now has 22 per cent of India s seagrass area.