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Is a COVID test required for domestic air travel in the US?

Before flying domestically within the US, US citizens are no longer required to take the COVID-19 test. Travellers have not been required to show their authorised COVID-19 immunisation certificate before boarding a domestic flight since May 12, 2023.
Published on May 02, 2025 03:42 AM IST

Is COVID-19 an antidote to cancer? New study offers surprising insights

The study states that COVID-19 can be the antidote to the fast-growing cancerous cells, and help them shrink.
Published on Nov 24, 2024 01:42 PM IST

Breakthrough in COVID-19 vaccination: IIL unveils first ever needle-free booster

Indian Immunologicals Ltd unveils first needle-free booster vaccine
Published on Sep 02, 2024 09:03 AM IST

Noah Lyles faked COVID diagnosis at Paris Olympics? NBA legend thinks so

Gold medalist, Noah Lyles, of the United States, poses on the podium after the men's 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 04:09 PM IST

Ludhiana: Not allowing woman, son to board costs airline dear, asked to pay 1L

Upon notice, the airline submitted that it acted according to the rules and regulations stipulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and the central and state governments regarding Covid protocols (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 10:09 PM IST

JN.1 Covid variant: Centre issues 'maintain vigil' advisory to states

Medical staff collects samples for Covid-19 test at a walk-in kiosk in Kerala. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 18, 2023 07:58 PM IST

Post-COVID vaccination syndrome: What do we know?

Fatigue and muscle pain: Every vaccination can have side effects, including the COVID-19 shot.
Published on Jun 14, 2023 12:42 PM IST

India logs 310 new covid cases, active tally at 4,709

The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)
Published on May 29, 2023 10:05 AM IST

Why some Covid patients continue to have difficulty in exercising? Study reveals

Why some Covid patients continue to have difficulty in exercising? Study reveals
Published on May 25, 2023 12:03 PM IST

How cognitive behavioral therapy helps reduce post-viral fatigue after Covid-19

How cognitive behavioral therapy helps reduce post-viral fatigue after Covid-19: Study
Published on May 09, 2023 10:44 AM IST

India records 3,962 fresh Covid infections, active caseload at 36,244

The national recovery rate has been recorded at 98.73 per cent with a total of 4,43,92,828 people being recuperated from the disease. (File)
Published on May 04, 2023 10:48 AM IST

Delhi logs 865 new Covid cases and 7 deaths; positivity rate at 16.90%

Delhi's active caseload stood at 4,279 out of which 3,143 patients were in home isolation.
Published on Apr 27, 2023 10:24 PM IST

Maharashtra reports 993 new Covid cases, five deaths in 24 hours

Maharashtra logged 993 fresh Covid-19 cases on Friday. (File/ Representational photo)
Published on Apr 21, 2023 08:34 PM IST

India reports 11,109 fresh Covid cases; active infections breach 49,000-mark

India is reporting continuous upstick in daily Covid numbers.
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 09:27 AM IST

Noida health dept issues Covid guidelines: ‘WFH if cough, flu, wear masks…’

Bengaluru: Medical students wear a mask for protection against diseases including H3N2 and Covid virus, at a government hospital, in Bengaluru, Friday, Mar 10, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_10_2023_000268A) (PTI)
Published on Apr 13, 2023 10:02 PM IST

India records 7,830 new Covid cases, active infections breach 40,000-mark

Delhi reported 980 Covid cases on Tuesday with a positivity rate at 25.98% (HT File)
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 11:51 AM IST

State-wise Covid preparedness as India sees over 6,000 cases

States increase Covid testing measures to tackle the virus in the backdrop of rampant surge in cases.
Published on Apr 07, 2023 06:53 PM IST

Woman in Coimbatore dies of suspected Covid, had comorbid conditions

A Covid test revealed that the woman was attacked with the viral infection.
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 11:21 PM IST

India reports 2,995 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 16,354

Representational image.
Published on Apr 01, 2023 10:41 AM IST

On day 1 of random testing, 110 foreign passengers screened at Delhi Airport

India has put its focus back on Covid-19 due to China witnessing the worst outbreak in three years. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 25, 2022 02:27 PM IST

PM Modi to review Covid situation in India today amid surge in cases in China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Dec 22, 2022 10:40 AM IST

China's Covid test diagnostic firms are owed billions in unpaid bills, fear debt

A resident at a Covid-19 testing booth in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022.
Published on Sep 08, 2022 06:44 AM IST

Monkeypox Virus: Symptoms, transmission, whether PCR is helpful in detecting it

Monkeypox Virus: Symptoms, transmission, whether PCR is helpful in detecting it 
Updated on Jun 23, 2022 11:28 AM IST

Analysis-Test, test, test? Scientists question costly mass covid checks

Analysis-Test, test, test? Scientists question costly mass COVID checks
Published on May 11, 2022 02:03 PM IST

Thailand mulls easing Covid test rules for overseas visitors to attract tourists

Thailand mulls easing Covid test rules for overseas visitors to attract tourists 
Published on Apr 07, 2022 08:04 PM IST

No more RT-PCR test mandate for Kerala, Goa travellers in K'taka. Check new rule

Last week, the Karnataka government waived the negative RT-PCR test mandate for travellers entering the state from Maharashtra. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 17, 2022 07:36 PM IST

Covid-19: Jharkhand slashes RT-PCR, rapid antigen test rates. Check new prices

A health worker takes a person’s swab sample for RT-PCR Covid-19 testing at an UPHC in Wazirabad, in Gurugram. (Photo by Vipin Kumar / Hindustan Times)
Published on Jan 21, 2022 06:31 PM IST

Scientists develop Covid diagnosis test using X-rays, say it's 98% accurate

Healthcare workers process Covid-19 test at a government department in Srinagar.
Published on Jan 20, 2022 07:53 AM IST

Centre pulls up states/UTs on drop in Covid testing, cites positivity trend

“However, it is seen from the data available on the ICMR portal that testing has declined in many states and Union territories,” Union health ministry said in its letter to states, UTs. In picture - A health worker collects swab samples for Covid test in Noida.
Published on Jan 18, 2022 08:05 PM IST

Maha: Nineteen students of Navodaya school test positive for COVID-19

Maha: Nineteen students of Navodaya school test positive for COVID-19
Published on Dec 25, 2021 02:20 PM IST