Islamabad, Jan 3 (Ians) One of the three dominant strains of Covid-19 in China and the Omicron sub-variant Xbb’s presence is confirmed in Pakistan through genome sequencing, as per the National Institute of Health (Nih) and Aga Khan University.
The country, however, is safe from the highly infectious strain — Bf.7, The News reported Tuesday.
“Genomic surveillance is underway at Nih Islamabad. However, due to low positivity, only a few samples are available for sequencing. Our last batch showed increased cases of Omicron Xbb,” an official of the Nih Islamabad said.
Nih officials also reiterated that there is no imminent threat of any major Covid-19 wave in Pakistan.
“However, we are continuously monitoring the situation and prepared for any situation,” they added.
On the other hand, scientists at Aga Khan University also confirmed to The News that they had detected and reported the Xbb sub-variant of the Omicron variant to the...
The country, however, is safe from the highly infectious strain — Bf.7, The News reported Tuesday.
“Genomic surveillance is underway at Nih Islamabad. However, due to low positivity, only a few samples are available for sequencing. Our last batch showed increased cases of Omicron Xbb,” an official of the Nih Islamabad said.
Nih officials also reiterated that there is no imminent threat of any major Covid-19 wave in Pakistan.
“However, we are continuously monitoring the situation and prepared for any situation,” they added.
On the other hand, scientists at Aga Khan University also confirmed to The News that they had detected and reported the Xbb sub-variant of the Omicron variant to the...
- 1/3/2023
- by News Bureau
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