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It is reported that XBB.1.5, the sub-variant of Omicron which causes the intensive spread of Covid, has been confirmed in the country. The national media reported that this was confirmed in the saliva test of a native of Gujarat who was infected with Covid. However, there is no official confirmation. Health experts point out that XBB.1.5 is currently the main cause of the spread of Covid in the United States.
Meanwhile, a high-level meeting chaired by Principal Secretary to Prime Minister PK Mishra reviewed the Covid situation. In the last 24 hours, 226 people have been diagnosed with Covid. Three deaths. The current number of Covid-19 patients has increased to 3653.
Genome sequencing is in progress
Officials informed that genetic sequencing of around 500 samples collected in December is in progress. Testing is done at INSACOG labs across the country for Covid testing. Samples of two percent of international travelers are collected and tested. So far 1716 international air travelers have been screened and 5666 samples have been collected.
The central government has directed the concerned authorities to monitor the export of medicinal products and equipment to China, where the spread of Covid is intense. Operational readiness of oxygen plants and ventilators in the country has already been assessed. 21,097 centers in the country conducted mock drills.
China to hand over information on Covid
WHO asks China to share more information on Covid-19 There is a demand to share the exact information of those affected by Covid, those who have been admitted to the hospital and those who are in the intensive care unit. The US, Spain, South Korea, Italy, India, Japan and Taiwan have made a Covid negative certificate mandatory for travelers from China.
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