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• Karnataka sees a drop in RT-PCR tests as government pushes for cheaper antigen kits

  The more expensive RT-PCR test is considered the gold standard in detecting Covid-19 infections. Of the 42,458 tests done on August 3, 29,488 (69%) were rapid antigen tests, while 12,970 (30%) tests were performed using RT-PCR kits.

  

• Delhi sees 805 new Covid-19 cases, RT-PCR testing still low

  The three-figure count for new Covid-19 cases was recorded on a day when the total number of tests conducted was 10,133 — lowest in the past month.

  

• New SOP for home isolation in Delhi

  The new SOP is divided on the basis of the test — RT-PCR or rapid test — conducted on the person.