WASHINGTON : Testing people for COVID-19 too early in the course of infection may result in a false negative diagnosis, even though they may eventually test positive for the virus, according to a study which says it is best performed three days after the symptoms appear.The review research, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, assessed data on RT-PCR tests -- which detect viral genetic material in samples -- from seven prior studies.In the analysis, the researchers from Johns Hopkins University in the US analysed a total of 1,330 respiratory swab samples from a variety of subjects including hospitalised patients."A negative test, whether or not a person has symptoms, doesn't guarantee that they aren't infected by the.

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IIT researcher develops AI-powered cheap COVID-19 testing kit

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Mint Covid Tracker: Delhi toll goes past Gujarat, new Maharashtra data leads to huge jump in deaths

Maharashtra government’s decision on 16 June to update its data after including 1,328 deaths that took place earlier in the outbreak. Maharashtra is the worst-hit state in India.With the data update, the death count in India has nearly doubled in the last fourteen days.

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Barcelona 'inform' Man Utd they must pay Ansu Fati's release clause to seal transfer

Manchester United have reportedly been knocked back again in their efforts to sign Ansu Fati after having a massive £135million offer turned down by Barcelona.Rumours emerged earlier this month that Jorge Mendes had contacted Barca’s hierarchy on behalf of United to enquire about Fati’s availability, tabling an initial offer worth €100m (£90m).That was rejected and it seems the Spanish champions will not budge for an offer worth almost £50m more than the first one.According to The Times, a second offer added an additional €50m (£45m) in performance-related add-ons, taking the total value to £135m, but the Spaniards want more.The report claims that Barca told the intermediary working on behalf of United that Fati can only leave if his €170m

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Kylie and Stormi Pose for 'Vogue CS' Cover — Via Zoom!

Vogue Czechoslovakia for the magazine’s 24th edition: the June “Bedtime Story” issue.The Kylie Cosmetics founder took to the ‘gram on Tuesday, June 16, to share the stunning, up-close shot with her 181 million Instagram followers.“New cover with my baby for @vogueczechoslovakia shot at home on my iphone @morellibrothers #VogueCS,” she captioned the pic. © Provided by US Weekly According to Vogue CS, fashion photographers Luca and Alessandro Morelli photographed the mother-daughter duo while they were quarantined at their L.A.

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Lafayette Square could decide Trump's legacy — and election

NEW YORK – Charlottesville. Helsinki.

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Modi's meeting with CMs: Things to watch out for on day 2

Uttar Pradesh has 1 lakh beds in hospitals and we are conducting more than 15000 tests every day," said a senior cabinet minister of Uttar Pradesh. "We want to increase this to 20,000 tests daily.

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Bengaluru to convert stadiums, exhibition centres into covid care facilities

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Serum Institute of India to supply pneumonia vaccine to low-income nations

vaccine has now been introduced in 60 lower-income countries, where coverage rates, at 48 per cent, are now higher than the global average of 47 per cent.Estimates indicate that more than 225 million children will have been vaccinated, and that over 700,000 deaths will have been prevented by the end of 2020.With the new supply agreement, AMC will be closing this year having facilitated the entry of the new manufacturer to the market as well as a record-setting low price for Gavi-supported countries that will result in an estimated millions of dollars in savings for both Gavi and lower income countries’ vaccine budgets, the UNICEF said.Gavi’s Managing Director for Vaccines and Sustainability Aurelia Nguyen said due to the “visionary model",

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Covid-19: China's AIIB clears loan of $750 million to India

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Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown

MANCHESTER – Exactly 100 days after the last game, the Premier League is back.In stadiums restricted to around 300 people as the pandemic dangers persist, Manchester City will host Arsenal after Aston Villa plays Sheffield United on Wednesday night.It will usher in an unprecedented summer blitz of games in an attempt to complete the season by July 26, following Germany, Spain and England in resuming soccer.It is a season that looked like it could be curtailed for the first time since the outbreak of World War II as COVID-19 was claiming around 1,000 lives a day in one of the hardest hit countries in the world for the disease.But the government's determination to bring back the national sport to lift the mood of the nation ensured social

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Aftermath of India-China deadly border clashes uncertain

NEW DELHI – As some commentators clamored for revenge, India's government was silent Wednesday on the fallout from clashes with China's army in a disputed border area in the high Himalayas that the Indian army said claimed 20 soldiers' lives.Indian security forces said neither side fired any shots in the clash in the Ladakh region late Monday. China accused Indian forces of carrying out “provocative attacks” on its troops and did not disclose if any of its soldiers died.It was the first deadly confrontation on the disputed border between India and China since 1975, and while experts said they were unlikely to head into a war, easing tensions quickly would be difficult.Indian Defense Ministry spokesman Col.

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Blood test that can spot 98% of virus cases a 'game-changer' for identifying immunity

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Social distancing rules may change for restaurants and pubs when they reopen later this month

Draft guidelines issued by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) have indicated that restaurants and pubs that serve food may be able to reduce the 2-metre physical distancing restriction to 1-metre in certain circumstances when they reopen later this month.

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The Killers Debut New Single 'My Own Soul's Warning' - Listen & Read the Lyrics!

The Killers are back!

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Coronavirus update: Record jump in COVID-19 deaths: 2,000 fatalities in a day; tally tops 3.5 lakh

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UN Security Council elections: India set for comfortable victory

India is all set to join the powerful 15-nation Security Council as a non-permanent member. India is a candidate for a non-permanent seat from the Asia-Pacific category for the 2021-22 term.India's victory is certain since it is the sole candidate vying for the lone seat from the grouping.

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Simon Cowell Talks Having to Replace Heidi Klum on 'America's Got Talent' After She Got Sick

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

COVID-19 tests may yield false negative if used too early on infected people

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