The state government on Friday announced that genome sequencing of 109 samples of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, by the King George’s Medical University had revealed that the Delta variant was in 107 samples while two had the Kappa variant. For this, now a lab has been established in Uttar Pradesh also for genome sequencing of the virus. About 109 samples were sent to the laboratory at King George’s Medical University, out of which while 107 samples have been found of the existing Delta variant of the virus, while two samples have been found to be of new Kappa variant. Apart from fitting existing laboratories with genome sequencing capabilities, a specialised centre would be developed, officials said. We have had cases of Kappa variant since April and there is nothing to worry about,” he said.

Source: Indian Express July 09, 2021 23:15 UTC