The fatal variant has arrived; The variant of the virus that led to the spread of Covid in the United States was confirmed in a native of Gujarat National | Deshabhimani

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It is reported that XBB.1.5, the sub-variant of Omicron that causes an intense 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 Chief 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 patients has increased to 3653.

Genome sequencing is underway

Officials said genetic sequencing of around 500 samples collected in December is ongoing. Testing is done at INSACOG laboratories across the country for Covid tests. Samples from two percent of international travelers are collected and tested. So far 1716 international air travelers have been screened and 5666 samples collected.

The central government has instructed the concerned authorities to monitor the export of medicinal products and equipment to China, where the spread of Covid is intense. The operational readiness of oxygen and ventilator plants in the country has already been assessed. 21,097 centers in the country held mock exercises.

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 who have been affected by Covid, those who have been admitted to hospital and those who are in the care unit intense The United States, Spain, South Korea, Italy, India, Japan and Taiwan have made a negative Covid certificate mandatory for travelers from China.

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