All Covid-positive Samples to Be Sent for Genome Sequencing: Kejriwal
3 years ago

All Covid-positive Samples to Be Sent for Genome Sequencing: Kejriwal

News 18  

Amid the Omicron scare and the growing number of coronavirus cases in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said all samples that test positive for the infection will now be sent for genome sequencing. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority during which the Omicron situation, including its possible effects and steps to deal with it, was discussed, according to the chief minister. Kejriwal appealed to the Centre to allow the administration of booster shots to those Delhi residents who have already received both doses of Covid vaccine. Kejriwal also said the home isolation system will be strengthened in Delhi as according to experts the Omicron variant only causes mild symptoms.

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In ‘high-priority’ directive, U.P. govt asks officials to screen int’l passengers at all airports
1 year, 8 months ago

In ‘high-priority’ directive, U.P. govt asks officials to screen int’l passengers at all airports

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19 cases across the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a ‘high-priority’ directive instructing concerned officials to ensure that international passengers are screened at all airports. “Private and government labs should send all positive Covid samples to the microbiology department at KGMU for whole genome sequencing,” said the directive. The …

Ramp up COVID-19 testing and vaccination, identify hotspots, drill hospital infrastructure, Centre tells States
1 year, 8 months ago

Ramp up COVID-19 testing and vaccination, identify hotspots, drill hospital infrastructure, Centre tells States

The Hindu  

At a time when COVID-19 cases in the country are seeing a sustained spike, 23 States and Union Territories have testing rates that are even lower than the current national average of 100 tests per million people, the Health Ministry said during a review meeting on Friday. Tracking variants Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also advised States to ramp up …

Enhance lab surveillance, ramp up genome sequencing: PM Modi in Covid review meet
1 year, 9 months ago

Enhance lab surveillance, ramp up genome sequencing: PM Modi in Covid review meet

India TV News  

PM Modi's Covid review meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a high-level meeting to review the Covid-related situation and public health preparedness, amid rising cases in the country. The Prime Minister was briefed that India has been witnessing a slight rise in new cases with average daily cases reported as 888 and weekly positivity reported as 0.98% in …

Genome sequencing of 500 COVID-19 samples collected in December being done at INSACOG labs: Official sources
1 year, 11 months ago

Genome sequencing of 500 COVID-19 samples collected in December being done at INSACOG labs: Official sources

The Hindu  

Genome sequencing of around 500 COVID-19 samples collected in December are being done at the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium labs across the country at present, sources said on December 31 during a high-level COVID-19 review meeting chaired by a top government official amid a surge in cases in some countries. Mr. Mishra was apprised of the evolving global scenario of …

Mandaviya visits Safdarjung Hospital, reviews Covid mock drill
1 year, 11 months ago

Mandaviya visits Safdarjung Hospital, reviews Covid mock drill

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday reviewed the Covid response mock drill at the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital here to check its readiness to deal with any increase in the number of coronavirus cases. Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in some countries, the Centre has asked states and union territories to conduct mock drills at all Covid …

It feels a lot like 2020: What India is doing to avoid a China-like COVID surge
2 years ago

It feels a lot like 2020: What India is doing to avoid a China-like COVID surge

Firstpost  

The rising cases of coronavirus in China have put India on edge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to wear masks in public places though they are not mandatory yet. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Parliament that India had started a two per cent random sampling of international travellers coming to the country. Also, there will be …

Haryana health department asks Civil Surgeons for compliance of Covid-related measures
2 years ago

Haryana health department asks Civil Surgeons for compliance of Covid-related measures

The Hindu  

Amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases in some countries, including China, Haryana's Health Department has issued guidelines directing all Civil Surgeons in the state to ensure compliance of various measures across all health facilities. All healthcare workers should wear face masks and practise hand hygiene while delivering patient care, according to the letter from Director General Health Services, Haryana, …

Karnataka to send sampales of COVID positive cases for genomes sequencing: Minister
2 years ago

Karnataka to send sampales of COVID positive cases for genomes sequencing: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: In the backdrop of surge in COVID cases in some countries, the Karnataka government has decided to send Covid-positive cases for genomic sequencing and also focus on booster dose vaccination. “In the wake of new variants being found in some countries, the Union Health Ministry has directed states to send samples of new Covid cases for genomic sequencing. We …

Covid News Updates: Maha Govt to Set Up Task Force to Keep An Eye on Coronavirus Situation, Coordinate With Centre
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: Maha Govt to Set Up Task Force to Keep An Eye on Coronavirus Situation, Coordinate With Centre

News 18  

Covid-19 News Updates: Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases globally, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday held over an hour-long review meeting to discuss the coronavirus situation in the country. Advising Indians not to worry amid rising cases in China, Adar Poonawalla, chief executive of Serum Institute of India, said that we need not panic “given our excellent vaccination …

Centre\'s COVID review meeting today amid spurt in cases in US, China
2 years ago

Centre\'s COVID review meeting today amid spurt in cases in US, China

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will review the COVID-19 situation on Wednesday in view of a fresh spurt in cases in some countries such as Japan, South Korea, Brazil, China and the US, official sources said. Meanwhile, the Union health ministry on Tuesday urged all states and union territories to ramp up the whole genome sequencing of positive …

Health Minister Mandaviya to review COVID situation on Dec. 21 amid spurt in cases in U.S., China
2 years ago

Health Minister Mandaviya to review COVID situation on Dec. 21 amid spurt in cases in U.S., China

The Hindu  

Amid a fresh spurt in COVID-19 cases in Japan, South Korea, Brazil, China and the U.S., Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will review the pandemic situation on December 21, 2022, official sources said. Earlier on Tuesday, the Health Ministry urged all states and Union territories to ramp up the whole genome sequencing of positive samples to keep track of newer …

Centre writes to states over rise in Covid-19 cases abroad
2 years ago

Centre writes to states over rise in Covid-19 cases abroad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to all states and Union territories to gear up genome sequencing of positive Covid-19 cases to track variants in light of spurts of cases being seen in Japan, USA, Republic of Korea, Brazil and China. The letter states that genome sequencing will enable timely detection of newer variants, if any, circulating in the …

Focus on vaccinating school-going children, dispensing precautionary dose to elderly: Health Minister
2 years, 6 months ago

Focus on vaccinating school-going children, dispensing precautionary dose to elderly: Health Minister

The Hindu  

COVID is not over yet and with the rise in COVID cases in some States, it is important to be alert and not forget COVID appropriate behaviour, said Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday after a review meeting with State Health Ministers. The Health Minister has also directed States to ensure increased focus on COVID vaccination coverage for school going …

Delhi: Omicron found in 97% samples taken from Covid victims from Jan to March
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Omicron found in 97% samples taken from Covid victims from Jan to March

Hindustan Times  

Ninety-seven percent of the samples taken from those who died of Covid in Delhi from January to March had the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to government data. Overall, the Omicron variant was found in all the 504 samples analysed at genome sequencing laboratories in the capital in March. The third wave of infections driven by the Omicron variant saw …

Delhi: Omicron found in 80% of samples taken from deceased patients till Feb 22
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi: Omicron found in 80% of samples taken from deceased patients till Feb 22

India Today  

Eighty per cent of the samples taken from those who died of Covid-19 in Delhi till February 22 this year had the Omicron variant, according to government data. READ | As Delhi lifts all Covid restrictions, traders & restaurateurs expect boost to business Overall, the Omicron variant was found in 92 per cent of the 626 samples analysed at genome …

Omicron found in 94 per cent of positive samples: Kerala Health Minister
2 years, 10 months ago

Omicron found in 94 per cent of positive samples: Kerala Health Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: 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. The Health Minister further informed that less than 4 per cent of the patients of COVID-19 in the state have needed …

India's genome sequencing strategy to be revised to see if Omicron behind hospitalisations | Exclusive
2 years, 11 months ago

India's genome sequencing strategy to be revised to see if Omicron behind hospitalisations | Exclusive

India Today  

India is all set to revise its genome sequencing strategy to see if cases of hospitalisation in Covid-19 patients is due to the Omicron variant, sources said. Samples of hospitalised patients will be sent for gene sequencing; this will help establish if the new variant of concern is behind hospitalisation, increased severity and death in Covid infected people. READ | …

Ahead of budget session, over 400 Parliament staff test Covid positive
2 years, 11 months ago

Ahead of budget session, over 400 Parliament staff test Covid positive

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ahead of the Budget Session of the Parliament, more than 400 Parliament staff members were tested positive for COVID-19, according to official sources. The officials told ANI that 402 staff members were tested positive out of the 1,409 staff of Parliament for the virus from January 4 to 8 after which their samples were sent for genome sequencing …

Odisha CM Appeals People to Remain Alert, Follow Covid Norms as State Detects First Omicron Cases
3 years ago

Odisha CM Appeals People to Remain Alert, Follow Covid Norms as State Detects First Omicron Cases

News 18  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today appealed to the people of the State to remain alert and strictly adhere to Covid appropriate behaviour. Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra convened a meeting of senior officials of the Health Department to discuss a strategy to prepare for the Omicron scare. However, to ensure a more robust procedure to check the spread of …

Ireland returnee tests Covid positive in Bengal; genome sequencing report awaited
3 years ago

Ireland returnee tests Covid positive in Bengal; genome sequencing report awaited

India Today  

A man, who had returned to Kolkata from Ireland last week, tested positive for Covid-19 following which he was hospitalised on Tuesday, a health department official said. The department is waiting for the genome sequencing report of the 27-year-old man to check if he was afflicted with the Omicron variant of coronavirus, he added. "From Monday morning, however, he started …

Omicron scare: Delhi to send all Covid +ve samples for genome sequencing; change in home isolation norms likely
3 years ago

Omicron scare: Delhi to send all Covid +ve samples for genome sequencing; change in home isolation norms likely

India Today  

With the national capital logging 107 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, its highest daily rise in nearly six months, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to the Centre to roll out booster doses. Following a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on the Omicron variant of coronavirus, it has been decided that samples of all Covid-positive patients will …

Mumbai man tests positive for Omicron after taking three doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
3 years ago

Mumbai man tests positive for Omicron after taking three doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Firstpost  

This raised the tally of Omicron patients found in the country’s financial capital to 15, including five who are from outside Mumbai A 29-year-old man who had returned from New York tested positive for Omicron variant in Mumbai on Friday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a release. Notably, the man, who has no symptoms, had taken three doses of …

Mumbai Civic Body Says, US-Returned Man Who Took 3 Doses of Vaccine, Tests Omicron Positive
3 years ago

Mumbai Civic Body Says, US-Returned Man Who Took 3 Doses of Vaccine, Tests Omicron Positive

News 18  

A 29-year-old man who had returned from New York tested positive for Omicron variant here on Friday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a release. "The patient has been admitted to a hospital as a precautionary measure and he has no symptoms," the civic body said in a release. This raised the tally of Omicron patients found in the country's …

Chandigarh administration plans genome sequencing for timely detection of Omicron variant
3 years ago

Chandigarh administration plans genome sequencing for timely detection of Omicron variant

India Today  

After a fully vaccinated resident of Italy became the first person in Chandigarh to test positive for Omicron, the health department officials have stepped up the vigil in the city. The UT administration is planning to start the whole genome sequencing of positive samples in the city for the timely detection of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron, which has sparked …

COVID-19: Use of masks declining in country, warns government
3 years ago

COVID-19: Use of masks declining in country, warns government

The Hindu  

The government on Friday warned about the declining compliance to mask usage in the country amid concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated to prevent surge in cases. Since November 25, the health minister has been conducting daily review meetings on various aspects of preparedness against COVID-19, including the …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: 2 Foreign Returnees Test Covid Positive in MP; Samples Sent for Genome Sequencing
3 years ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: 2 Foreign Returnees Test Covid Positive in MP; Samples Sent for Genome Sequencing

News 18  

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla has decided to reduce the production of Covishield by at least 50 per cent starting next week as the pharmaceutical firm has no further orders from the Centre for the Covid-19 vaccine. Days after favouring a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine for people above 40 years as low levels of …

Genome sequencing of 10 cases awaited in PCMC
3 years ago

Genome sequencing of 10 cases awaited in PCMC

Hindustan Times  

PUNE With six people tested for the Omicron Covid-19 variant in the Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation limits, authorities have shifted their focus to increase the percentage of vaccinations and ensuring Covid appropriate behaviour, which will be monitored on priority. A press conference by Mayor Mai Dhore and Rajesh Patil, commissioner regarding Covid-19 preparedness was held at standing committee hall PCMC, …

Jharkhand: 60 Covid positive cases in two days raises concerns
3 years ago

Jharkhand: 60 Covid positive cases in two days raises concerns

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand has reported 60 new cases of Covid-19 in the past two days, as per the health bulleting issued by the state government. While the state reported 35 positive cases on Saturday, 25 cases were reported on Sunday, taking the total active cases in the state back in three digits at 127. Ranchi civil surgeon Dr Vinod Kumar said the …

Omicron threat: 9 more Covid cases detected in Ludhiana, samples sent for genome sequencing
3 years ago

Omicron threat: 9 more Covid cases detected in Ludhiana, samples sent for genome sequencing

Hindustan Times  

Amid rising concerns over ‘Omicron’, a new variant of Covid, samples of the nine people who tested positive for the virus on Sunday have been sent for genome sequencing. With the Union health ministry warning against the new highly transmissible variant, the Punjab health department had issued an advisory asking frequent international travellers and NRIs visiting Punjab to go through …

Coronavirus Updates: India Administers 1 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses in A Day, Says Health Ministry
3 years ago

Coronavirus Updates: India Administers 1 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses in A Day, Says Health Ministry

News 18  

A 33-year-old person from Kalyan-Dombivli in Maharashtra, who recently returned from South Africa, has been tested positive for Omicron variant of Coronavirus, State Health Department said in a statement. Meanwhile, Canada has confirmed 15 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus and the public health officials told Reuters, severe illness trends across the country could start to rise once again. In …

Consider COVID-19 vaccine booster for those above 40 years, recommends INSACOG
3 years ago

Consider COVID-19 vaccine booster for those above 40 years, recommends INSACOG

Firstpost  

The recommendation came amid demands for a booster dose of coronavirus vaccines by lawmakers during a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the pandemic situation in the country New Delhi: Top Indian genome scientists have recommended a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines for those above 40 years with a preference for the high-risk and high-exposure populations. “Vaccination of all remaining …

Omicron variant puts US coronavirus sequencing to the test
3 years ago

Omicron variant puts US coronavirus sequencing to the test

CNN  

CNN — Rows of scientists sit before racks of coronavirus samples inside a laboratory in Henderson, North Carolina, wearing face masks and scrubs. “We are now sequencing approximately 80,000 samples per week – about one in every seven PCR positive cases,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told a White House coronavirus briefing Tuesday. Currently, there are about 68 state and …

5 contacts of Karnataka Omicron patient test positive for Covid, samples sent for genome sequencing
3 years ago

5 contacts of Karnataka Omicron patient test positive for Covid, samples sent for genome sequencing

India TV News  

Highlights Out of two, Omicron variant has been found in a person who doesn't have travel history Genomic sequencing tests took 2 months to give results earlier. Out of two cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus that have been detected in the city, one is a South African national who has left the country after testing negative, while …

US tracking of virus variants has improved after slow start
3 years ago

US tracking of virus variants has improved after slow start

Associated Press  

After a slow start, the United States has improved its surveillance system for tracking new coronavirus variants such as omicron, boosting its capacity by tens of thousands of samples per week since early this year. “We’re in a much, much better place than a year ago or even six or nine months ago,” said Kenny Beckman of the University of …

U.S. tracking of virus variants has improved after slow start
3 years ago

U.S. tracking of virus variants has improved after slow start

LA Times  

After a slow start, the United States has improved its surveillance system for tracking new coronavirus variants such as Omicron, boosting its capacity by tens of thousands of samples per week since early this year. “We’re in a much, much better place than a year ago or even six or nine months ago,” said Kenny Beckman of the University of …

Bihar govt directs officials to conduct genome study, increase vaccination to tackle new Covid variant
3 years ago

Bihar govt directs officials to conduct genome study, increase vaccination to tackle new Covid variant

Hindustan Times  

In wake of the emergence of the new Covid-19 variant ‘Omnicron’, the Bihar government on Sunday directed health officials to conduct genome surveillance of all Covid positive samples to ascertain the strain of the virus. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar holds a review meeting with health department officials to tackle the new Covid variant, in Patna on Sunday. Chief minister Nitish …

We need better testing, genome sequencing and mortality data
3 years, 7 months ago

We need better testing, genome sequencing and mortality data

Live Mint  

The second wave of the covid pandemic has overburdened our health system. The latest CRS data suggest that in Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Telangana, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Kerala, only 50-80% of deaths are registered within 21 days. Moreover, 13.1% of total medically-certified deaths with a ‘medical certificate of cause of death’ were classified under the …

NCDC chief says even 5% of samples can't be sent for genome sequencing as India battles Covid variants
3 years, 8 months ago

NCDC chief says even 5% of samples can't be sent for genome sequencing as India battles Covid variants

India Today  

Ever since the country commenced genome sequencing of Covid-19 samples using a network of 10 laboratories called INSACOG, less than 1 per cent of the total samples have been sequenced. He went on to say that conducting genome sequencing on 5 per cent of total samples that have tested positive for Covid-19 currently is "not feasible because of the sharp …

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