Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)-based tests are recommended as diagnostic tests for COVID-19.

Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)-based tests are recommended as diagnostic tests for COVID-19.  


Now, more than 50 crore Ayushman beneficiaries can avail free testing and treatment in designated private hospitals across India

The Central government has decided to provide free testing and treatment of Coronavirus under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.

This, it notes, will help more than 50 crore Ayushman beneficiaries to avail free testing and treatment in designated private hospitals across India.

Confirming this Dr. Indu (CEO) of Ayushman Bharat said this would allow beneficiaries to get timely and standard treatment.

The announcement has come with India registering on Sunday morning an increase of 302 cases in the last 12 hours. The total number of positive cases has risen to 3,374 in India (including 3,030 active cases, 267 cured/discharged/migrated peopl