Delhi’s own genome sequencing laboratory against third wave of COVID ground report

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday inaugurated the SARS-CoV-2 Genome Sequencing Facility at Delhi’s Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, which will help identify and analyze all post-COVID-19 variants.

This facility (Genetic Analyst Machine), which will primarily be helpful in the form of identification of COVID-19 for surveillance and public health purposes, will be able to sequence 5 to 7 samples a day with a turnaround time of approximately 4 to 5 days. Will be able to, Kejriwal said.

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