Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has directed to increase the facility of genome sequencing for its trial studies.
In this regard, genome sequencing of 100 samples has been started at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) for in-depth screening of Kovid patients. The results of these samples will be helpful in making the necessary effort to counter the threat of the Delta Plus variant.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that: “Testing facilities be increased in the medical institutions of Varanasi and Noida on the lines of KGMC and Ram Manohar Lohia Institute, Lucknow.”
He also said that if needed, cooperation from private sectors will also be taken.
The Uttar Pradesh government has directed the state health department to adopt a proactive and multi-pronged approach and prepare a strict action plan in all districts to tackle the ‘delta plus’ variant, which could lead to a possible third COVID-19 wave. , which is suspected. To influence children.
In view of the possible third wave, the state government has ordered to make all necessary efforts at the earliest.
The Yogi government has ensured the availability of all necessary equipment including BIPAP machine, pediatric ICU, mobile X-ray machine. There should be direct communication with their manufacturing companies to ensure prompt delivery.
In order to protect children at very high risk as predicted by experts, the Uttar Pradesh government has started sample collection at all bus stands, railway stations and airports to detect the new lethal variant.
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