“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
A breakthrough case is when a person fully vaccinated against an infection gets the disease. (Picture courtesy: IE) Breakthrough infections have emerged as a cause of concern for health authorities and medical experts in Pune. Several studies are already underway on this aspect at the National Institute of Virology, while the results of genome sequencing … Read more
Improved ICU patient management and following cleaning protocols inside the hospital has helped in significantly reducing the virus contamination (File Photo: Reuters) New Research: A new study done by UC (University of California) researchers confirms there is low likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 contamination on hospital surfaces is infectious. The study was published on June 24 in … Read more
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
Just as the world thought new vaccines would tame the SARS-Cov-2, a more virulent variant has been detected in the UK. According to initial analysis, the variant called VUI 202012/01 — short for Variant Under Investigation, year 2020, month 12, variant 01 — is believed to be 40-70% more infectious. Variations in gene sequences will … Read more