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Detailed explanation-1: -The Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated a mobile COVID-19 RT- PCR Lab at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in New Delhi, jointly launched by SpiceHealth and the ICMR.

Detailed explanation-2: -For all passengers flying in from these six COVID-19 high-risk countries, there’s a mandatory requirement for pre-departure RT-PCR testing, conducted 72 hours prior to boarding the flight.

Detailed explanation-3: -Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches Mobile COVID testing facility for Northeast, beginning with Mizoram from where the State Chief Minister Pu Zoramthanga joined the launching ceremony online.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s first mobile food testing laboratory enabling on-the-spot food safety tests was launched in Goa. It was launched by the late Chief Minister Manohar Parikar. The mobile laboratory costs Rs. 45 lakh and is fully funded by the Centre.

Detailed explanation-5: -All you need to produce is a valid ID proof to get your COVID-19 RT-PCR test done with 72 hours of validity.