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Centre's Big Meet As Newer Variants Of Coronavirus Detected Globally
Amid detection of newer variants of coronavirus globally, the Centre on Monday held a high-level meeting and asked states to ramp up whole genome sequencing of positive samples and keep close watch on the global variants.
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Kerala Records 765 Fresh Covid Cases In 24 Hours, Alert Issued
Kerala Health Minister George said, "The positive cases are increasing in the state and hence an alert has been issued. It has been found that Omicron is spreading in the state and the samples have been sent for genomic sequencing."
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"Have To Be Alert": UP Chief Minister Strategizes With Officials For Covid
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Thursday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the state at a high-level meeting with officials, and directed them to monitor the new coronavirus variant, ramp up testing and conduct genome sequencing of fresh cases.
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Genome Sequencing: 69 Samples With 2 Omicron Variants Detected In Mumbai
All 234 swab samples tested in the 16th genome sequencing series in Mumbai have been detected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus, including 36, or 15 per cent, with the XBB subvariant, a civic official said today.
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More Transmissible Omicron Sub-Variant Detected In Delhi
A new sub-variant of the coronavirus strain Omicron has been detected in samples sent for genome sequencing in Delhi's Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, a top medical officer of the hospital said.
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No New Variant Of Concern Of Coronavirus Detected In Country: Centre
No new variant of concern of coronavirus has been detected in India since Omicron in the first week of December 2021 according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, the Lok Sabha was informed Friday.
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99.5% Samples Infected With Omicron Sub-Variant: Mumbai's Civic Body
Out of 279 swab samples tested during the 12th genome sequencing series in Mumbai, 278 were found infected with Omicron sub-variants of coronavirus and 1 with the Delta strain, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Monday.
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India's First Case Of Coronavirus Variant XE Reported From Mumbai
Out of the 230 Mumbai patients whose samples were sent for genome sequencing, 228 are positive for Omicron, one Kappa and one XE.
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Omicron Found In 95% Of Latest Covid Samples In Mumbai
Around 95% of swab samples examined in the latest round of genome sequencing in Mumbai were found infected with Omicron variant that triggered the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in late December and which has now ebbed in the metropolis.
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Blow To India's Covid Genome Sequencing Efforts, 5 Labs Shut: Sources
Coronavirus: Delays in genome sequencing samples from Covid patients - to identify the strain of virus in each case - is due to a lack of funds for chemical reagents, top Health Ministry sources have told NDTV.
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Virus Evolving Constantly, Genome Sequencing Important: PM On Covid Surge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting to review the Covid situation as the number of fresh infections threaten to spiral out of control, driven by the highly infectious strain Omicron.
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As Daily Cases Cross 36,000, Genome Sequencing Not A Priority In Maharashtra
Maharashtra will no longer prioritise the genome sequencing of samples on the advice of the state Covid Task Force. The state reasoned that genome sequencing is failing to keep up as the country continues to produce a tidal wave of daily cases.
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55% Of 282 Samples Of Covid Patients From Mumbai Test Positive For Omicron
As much as 55 per cent out of 282 samples of coronavirus patients from Mumbai, sent for genome sequencing, have tested positive for the Omicron variant, the civic body said on Friday.
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Omicron In Delhi In 50 Per Cent Of Cases: Sources - 10 Points
All samples from metro cities - that have tested positive for Covid - are being sent for genome sequencing, government sources said today, amid fears over an Omicron-driven third wave, adding that 18% of recent samples in India had the new variant.
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Rajasthan Man, 73, Dies After Recovery From Omicron
A 73-year old man, who was found infected with Omicron variant in genome sequencing but later recovered, died in a Udaipur hospital on Friday, an official said.
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Centre's Big Meet As Newer Variants Of Coronavirus Detected Globally
Amid detection of newer variants of coronavirus globally, the Centre on Monday held a high-level meeting and asked states to ramp up whole genome sequencing of positive samples and keep close watch on the global variants.
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Kerala Records 765 Fresh Covid Cases In 24 Hours, Alert Issued
Kerala Health Minister George said, "The positive cases are increasing in the state and hence an alert has been issued. It has been found that Omicron is spreading in the state and the samples have been sent for genomic sequencing."
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"Have To Be Alert": UP Chief Minister Strategizes With Officials For Covid
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Thursday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the state at a high-level meeting with officials, and directed them to monitor the new coronavirus variant, ramp up testing and conduct genome sequencing of fresh cases.
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Genome Sequencing: 69 Samples With 2 Omicron Variants Detected In Mumbai
All 234 swab samples tested in the 16th genome sequencing series in Mumbai have been detected with the Omicron variant of coronavirus, including 36, or 15 per cent, with the XBB subvariant, a civic official said today.
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More Transmissible Omicron Sub-Variant Detected In Delhi
A new sub-variant of the coronavirus strain Omicron has been detected in samples sent for genome sequencing in Delhi's Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, a top medical officer of the hospital said.
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No New Variant Of Concern Of Coronavirus Detected In Country: Centre
No new variant of concern of coronavirus has been detected in India since Omicron in the first week of December 2021 according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, the Lok Sabha was informed Friday.
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99.5% Samples Infected With Omicron Sub-Variant: Mumbai's Civic Body
Out of 279 swab samples tested during the 12th genome sequencing series in Mumbai, 278 were found infected with Omicron sub-variants of coronavirus and 1 with the Delta strain, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Monday.
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India's First Case Of Coronavirus Variant XE Reported From Mumbai
Out of the 230 Mumbai patients whose samples were sent for genome sequencing, 228 are positive for Omicron, one Kappa and one XE.
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Omicron Found In 95% Of Latest Covid Samples In Mumbai
Around 95% of swab samples examined in the latest round of genome sequencing in Mumbai were found infected with Omicron variant that triggered the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in late December and which has now ebbed in the metropolis.
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Blow To India's Covid Genome Sequencing Efforts, 5 Labs Shut: Sources
Coronavirus: Delays in genome sequencing samples from Covid patients - to identify the strain of virus in each case - is due to a lack of funds for chemical reagents, top Health Ministry sources have told NDTV.
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Virus Evolving Constantly, Genome Sequencing Important: PM On Covid Surge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting to review the Covid situation as the number of fresh infections threaten to spiral out of control, driven by the highly infectious strain Omicron.
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As Daily Cases Cross 36,000, Genome Sequencing Not A Priority In Maharashtra
Maharashtra will no longer prioritise the genome sequencing of samples on the advice of the state Covid Task Force. The state reasoned that genome sequencing is failing to keep up as the country continues to produce a tidal wave of daily cases.
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55% Of 282 Samples Of Covid Patients From Mumbai Test Positive For Omicron
As much as 55 per cent out of 282 samples of coronavirus patients from Mumbai, sent for genome sequencing, have tested positive for the Omicron variant, the civic body said on Friday.
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Omicron In Delhi In 50 Per Cent Of Cases: Sources - 10 Points
All samples from metro cities - that have tested positive for Covid - are being sent for genome sequencing, government sources said today, amid fears over an Omicron-driven third wave, adding that 18% of recent samples in India had the new variant.
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Rajasthan Man, 73, Dies After Recovery From Omicron
A 73-year old man, who was found infected with Omicron variant in genome sequencing but later recovered, died in a Udaipur hospital on Friday, an official said.
