Nearly 11 per cent of those in the national capital who tested negative for COVID-19 in rapid antigen tests (RAT) but had symptoms for the disease were found to have been afflicted by the viral infection in RT-PCR test between September 1 and November 7, according to official data.

Delhi: 11% symptomatic negative tests of RAT found positive via RT-PCR

Scientists from Oxford University have now developed a rapid antigen test for the novel coronavirus which can complete the whole process within five minutes. The researchers released the details on Thursday and also said that the test can also be used in mass testing at airports and businesses.

Oxford develops five-minute COVID-19 rapid antigen test

Under pressure from the federal government, Nevada health officials Friday rescinded a statewide order directing nursing homes to halt the use of two government-issued rapid coronavirus tests that the state had deemed to be inaccurate.

Nevada revokes halt on rapid antigen testing in nursing homes

The Union Health Ministry has asked all states and UTs to mandatorily retest all symptomatic negative cases of rapid antigen tests through RT-PCR so that no positive COVID-19 cases are missed in order to curb the spread of the infection.

Health Ministry asks states, UTs for mandatory retesting all symptomatic RAT negative cases