Delhi Fire Service personnel spray disinfectant near India Gate, Delhi during the nationwide lockdown to curb the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Photo: Vikas Choudhary
Delhi Fire Service personnel spray disinfectant near India Gate, Delhi during the nationwide lockdown to curb the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Photo: Vikas Choudhary

In-depth: The COVID-19 testing paradox

There is a growing demand for tests, amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, but they may weaken our response

COVID-19: Sample the unknown


Testing is no doubt the cornerstone of the fight against COVID-19. But the world’s growing obsession with tests might weaken our response to the pandemic
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How is COVID-19 diagnosed and are the tests reliable?


Let’s delve into the world of diagnostic tests where every reaction and every chemical matters
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Battle-ready for COVID-19: A look at the arsenal of various tests


From sophisticated techniques to easy-to-use strips, the world has deployed all kinds of tools to fight novel coronavirus
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COVID-19: To test or not


As India begins to relax lockdown rules, there is a growing demand for tests on a mass scale
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COVID-19: Are antibodies the answer?


Governments worldwide are desperate to identify those who have recovered and developed antibodies against the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19
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