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Coronavirus cases are seeing a sharp surge lately. Over two lakh cases have been reported in a single day spike. however researchers estimate that the faster the COVID 19 wave is rising it may fall at the same rate.
Experts say more than the new coronavirus variant(s), faulty swab sample collection by untrained staff and wrong timing of testing are likely to be the main reasons.
April 16, 2021 × Genome sequencing data shared by Indian Genomic Consortium multiple times with States from March 26 onwards The RT-PCR tests used in India do not miss the UK, Brazil, South Africa or the Double Mutant variants of the Covid-19 virus as they target more than two genes, the Health Ministry said on Friday. Sensitivity and specificity of the RT-PCR tests remain the same as earlier, it added. The detection of these mutations does not change the management strategy, which is to test, track, trace and treat. The use of masks remains the most important shield to prevent the spread o...
RTPCR tests did not miss U.K., Brazil, South Africa and Double Mutant variants: Ministry
What is double mutant virus strain and should you be worried? What is the double mutant virus strain and should you be worried about it? Doctors working at renowned healthcare facilities answer such queries in a pannel conducted by India TV. Apr 15, 2021 5:22 PM (IST) Posted by Parina Taneja Taking a cue from the Spanish flu pandemic, Dr Padma Srivastava of AIIMS doctor explains that there were three waves of the deadly virus, the second one being the most severe. She says a similar pattern can be observed with coronavirus as well. She explain...