Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], January 28 (ANI): Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Thursday said that most of the positive COVID-19 samples, sent for the genome sequencing, are being tested positive for the Omicron variant of the virus while there are fewer Delta variant samples.
Stanford (California) [US], January 19 (ANI): A new ultra-rapid genome sequencing approach developed by Stanford Medicine scientists and their collaborators was used to diagnose rare genetic diseases in an average of eight hours -- a feat that's nearly unheard of in standard clinical care.
Panaji (Goa) [India], January 8 (ANI): The genome sequencing device will be installed in the State-run Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bambolim on January 15, said state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], January 6 (ANI): In view of a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo on Wednesday urged Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to give permission to start a genome sequencing facility in the state soon.
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], January 2 (ANI): The Jharkhand government had asked the Central government to provide a genome sequencing machine for state-run Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Hospital over which assurance has been given by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, s
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 2 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday emphasised caution against COVID-19 and said the state government will have to impose restrictions if there is a rise in cases of Omicron variant.
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): Out of 209 sample tests that have been conducted so far in Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital (LNJP), 96 patients have been detected Omicron positive in the genome sequencing report, Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director LNJP Hospital said on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): With rising cases of COVID-19 new Omicron variant in the country, the top health experts are emphasizing accelerating genome sequencing to detect Omicron variant.
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 29 (ANI): Fifth COVID-19 wave with Omicron variant may hit Pakistan by mid-February adding to the country's pandemic woes.
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 25 (ANI): Nine people from 'at risk' countries tested positive for the COVID-19 Delta variant in Goa, said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 24 (ANI): The genome sequencing report of Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan for Omicron variant of COVID-19 has come negative, confirmed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 21 (ANI): Six more international travellers have tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, taking the total number of such foreign returnees to 12 in the city since December 1.