Mutations detected in Cebu samples
SunStar + February 18, 2021 A “VARIANT under investigation” was discovered in the first batch of samples the Department of Health (DOH) 7 sent to the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) for genomic biosurveillance. The DOH 7 had sent 70 samples that were collected between Dec. 30, 2020 and Jan. 2, 2021 after Cebu experienced a rapid rise in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases. However, only 59 passed the PGC’s final criteria for testing. The samples were collected from the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu and Cebu Province. DOH 7 spokesperson Dr. Mary Je...
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