No decline in genome sequencing to analyse coronavirus, says govt

No decline in genome sequencing to analyse coronavirus, says govt

“The [number of] samples sequenced by labs of INSACOG consortium also depends on the samples sent by the respective states,” the government said. The government has denied that there has been a decline in genome sequencing and analysis of the novel coronavirus in the country. Genome sequencing is being carried out by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 … Read more

UK’s New Covid strain: International passengers tested positive in last 15 days to undergo genome sequencing

UK’s New Covid strain: International passengers tested positive in last 15 days to undergo genome sequencing

All international flights between India and the United Kingdom have been banned till December 31 in the country. (Credit: The Indian Express) All international passengers who have landed in the country in the last fortnight will be subjected to genome sequencing if they are symptomatic of Coronavirus and test positive. The Union Health Ministry in … Read more