Preparing to increase gene sequencing to identify omicrons

As soon as the Omicron variant is confirmed in Nepal, the government is preparing to increase the gene sequencing. The National Public Health Laboratory, Teku, which is undergoing gene sequencing, is preparing for 20 sample tests next week. Runa Jha said. Because genetic sequencing takes a long time and is expensive, only suspicious specimens are currently being tested.

In a clinical trial in South Africa, the Pfizer vaccine was found to be effective against the Omicron variant, according to the WHO. In addition, the vaccine currently in use is expected to be useful against Omicron.