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Delta variant detected in Sarawak
According to IHCM in a statement today, the variant was detected following its genome sequencing analysis recently.
Thu Jul 08 2021
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COVID: Philippine variant detected in Sarawak
The variant was detected by the Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM) of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in its genome sequencing analysis last week.
Fri Apr 30 2021
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Kazakhstan detects possible COVID variant in its biggest city
Full genome sequencing tests will be needed to see whether the infections were caused by the British, South African or Brazilian variant.
Fri Mar 19 2021
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COVID-19: Singapore reports three confirmed cases of B117 strain
It was revealed by the whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis conducted by the National Public Health Laboratory.
Wed Jan 27 2021
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Genome sequencing helping Health Ministry improve COVID-19 preparedness
Genome sequencing conducted on COVID-19 virus samples has helped the Health Ministry (MOH) in its planning to improve preparedness to deal with the pandemic.
Fri Oct 23 2020