The National Task Force on COVID-19 also recommended the setting up of a ‘Genomic Surveillance Consortium’ to map the various strains circulating in India. Coronavirus | U.K. scientists explore drug for COVID-19Various strainsThe NTF also recommended the setting up of a ‘Genomic Surveillance Consortium’ (INSACOG) to map the various strains circulating in India. Routine genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 from representative samples all across the samples needs to be a continuous and well planned activity,” it said. “Besides, it will also be critical to conduct genome sequencing in samples where there is dropout of the S gene in lab diagnosis, proven cases of re-infections etc. Routine genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 from representative samples all across the samples needs to be a continuous and well planned activity,” it said.

Source: The Hindu December 26, 2020 17:32 UTC