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Jammu: Focus on tech-driven progress in healthcare sector, says Union minister

Inaugurating the Centre for Advanced Genomics and Precision Medicine at AIIMS in Jammu, Union minister Jitendra Singh says the country is on its way to leading the world in genomic healthcare.

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Published on Feb 03, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Jammu

Rapid response team to probe chikungunya rare manifestation

The city after a decade has reported a sharp spike in chikungunya virus cases, especially with rare manifestations

CHIKV-positive patients are reportedly showing severe dengue-like symptoms and complications. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Study finds significance of genetic sequencing to diagnose growth disorders

The study highlights the need to use broad genetic tests such as whole exome or whole genome sequencing to identify the rare diseases.

The cases involved two or more rare monogenic conditions in the same patient. Such cases are very hard to diagnose, especially by clinical assessment alone. (Freepik)

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Published on Feb 18, 2024 01:31 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Sao Paulo

Covid case detected in Jammu

“The patient was tested Covid positive. He has been kept in home isolation and his sample has been sent to Pune for genome sequencing to see if it as new JN.1 sub variant,” said Dr Gupta

The report of the sample is expected in around 10 days. (HT File)

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Published on Dec 29, 2023 10:13 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

One-week home isolation for Covid patients in Karnataka: Minster

State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday said that those testing positive for Covid-19 in the state will have to undergo home quarantine for a week

At least three people have died due to Jn.1 variant of Covid-19 in the state, says health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. (HT photo)

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Updated on Dec 27, 2023 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bengaluru

3 active Covid cases in Chandigarh

After a gap of almost 35 days, the first positive case was detected on December 23 where a 43-year-old woman tested positive, while the second infection was reported in Chandigarh on Monday

The recently identified Covid positive patient is currently undergoing mandatory home isolation in Chandigarh. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Dec 27, 2023 06:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Test all patients with flu-like symptoms for Covid: Delhi govt

Health department mandated that all medical facilities conduct genome sequencing of positive RT-PCR samples with a view on tracking infections of the JN.1 sub-variant

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Updated on Dec 22, 2023 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

21 cases of JN.1 variant detected in India; doctors on alert, advise precaution

The WHO has classified JN.1 as a separate "variant of interest" given its rapidly increasing spread but said it poses a "low" global public health risk.

People wearing face masks as a precautionary measure after cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were detected in the country in Bengaluru on Wednesday (PTI)

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Published on Dec 21, 2023 06:27 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Maharashtra reports first case of Covid-19 JN.1 infection

The central health ministry on Wednesday took a review meeting of the state health department considering the rising Covid cases in the state

Maharashtra has witnessed a slight increase in the Covid positivity rate from 0.28% to 1% in the last four weeks. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 21, 2023 06:04 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Ghaziabad: 10% dengue samples found positive for DEN-2 variant

According to health officials, there are four strains of dengue -- DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4 -- and among them, DEN-2 is known to infect people the fastest

According to the Ghaziabad health department on Tuesday, the tally of dengue positive cases was 594, with one death. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 27, 2023 06:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

10 benefits of genome testing for everyday life

Genome testing is like a lantern that guides us through the confusing world of health and lifestyle choices. Here are its benefits that make our lives better

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Published on Sep 17, 2023 08:48 AM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Here's how proteins drive growth of multiple cancer types, reveals study

Researchers highlight the major proteins causing cancer and how they're controlled in new study

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Published on Aug 15, 2023 03:41 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Washington [us]

Human genome reboot better reflects global population

The new genome rundown may help clarify the contribution of genetic variation to health and disease, improve genetic testing, and guide drug discovery.

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, scientists announced they have sequenced the genomes of 47 people from around the world, allowing scientists to be able to look at what's normal and what's not across people and learn more about what genes do and what diseases genetic problems may cause. (NHGRI via AP, File)(AP)

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Published on May 11, 2023 03:47 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Rise in cases: Centre tells UP, 7 other states to strengthen Covid vigil

UP reported a test positivity rate of 2.19% in the week ending April 19, which is less than the national average of 5.5%. One district in state saw a positivity rate of more than 10% and four others recorded a figure between 5% and 10%

The country has been witnessing a consistent rise in Covid cases since March, with 10,262 cases reported in the week ending April 20. (File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 21, 2023 10:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh tricity area records 172 new Covid infections, active cases near 1,000

Within Chandigarh tricity area, Panchkula’s cases rose from 32 to 65, a two-fold jump; Mohali also witnessed a spike in cases from 56 to 69, while Chandigarh‘s cases decreased from 47 to 38

Chandigarh tricity area’s Covid-19 cases rose to 172 on Sunday, a 27% spike from previous day’s tally of 135. (PTI)

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Updated on Apr 17, 2023 12:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

The human genome: The most important map ever produced

The first human genome sequence was published twenty years ago. It changed science forever and helped understand evolutionary history. Where do we go from here?

The Human Genome Project gave us the first sequence of the human genome, kickstarting a revolution in biology. (Zoonar.com/Ake Puttisarn/picture alliance)

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Published on Apr 16, 2023 11:16 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

627 cases of XBB1.16 Omicron sub-variant found in Maharashtra

The XBB1.16 sub-variant was found in samples sent for genome sequencing by 14 districts of Maharashtra

The XBB1.16 Omicron recombinant sub-variant – said to be behind the fresh spike in Covid cases in the state – is currently the most dominant strain in circulation in Pune, with 56% of Covid-19 samples from the district found to be of this sub-variant. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2023 11:51 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Haryana ready to deal with rising Covid infections, says Anil Vij

Haryana health and family welfare minister Anil Vij said on Sunday that the state government was prepared to deal with the surge in Covid-19 infections.

Haryana health and family welfare minister Anil Vij said that RT-PCR labs have been set up in every district of Haryana .

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Updated on Apr 10, 2023 12:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Document vaccination status when testing for Covid-19: ICMR to labs

The Indian Council of Medical Research has directed hospitals and diagnostic centres to document the vaccination status of individuals being tested for Covid-19 infections. The data will be collected for further analysis, including breakthrough infections after two doses of vaccination. The advisory also dissuades needless testing, and recommends testing for symptomatic cases, at-risk contacts of confirmed cases and in hospitals for severe acute respiratory infection. Testing should not delay emergency procedures, and patients should not be referred to other facilities for lack of a testing facility.

A healthcare worker collects a swab sample of a man for Covid-19 test. (PTI)

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Updated on Apr 09, 2023 11:39 PM IST

ByRhythma Kaul

Maha sees 41% drop in Covid-19 cases on Saturday

Maharashtra records a 41% drop in COVID-19 cases with 542 new cases and 1 death on Saturday. Mumbai reports 207 new cases. The state has 4,360 active cases.

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Updated on Apr 09, 2023 12:13 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

XBB 1.16 mild in nature, Pune experts call for elderly to take booster dose

Experts in Pune, India have warned that the new Covid variant XBB 1.16 is one to watch, as it is mild but highly infectious and can evade natural and vaccine-induced immunity. Elderly and those with co-morbidities have been advised to take the booster dose. XBB 1.16 is a recombinant sub-variant of Omicron and is one of more than 600 Omicron sub-variants. Pune district reported 90 fresh Covid cases, with 730 active cases, while Maharashtra reported one death and 542 new cases, taking the active cases in the state to 4,360.

Though the variant is mild in nature, it is highly infectious due to its ability to evade natural and vaccine-induced immunity. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2023 10:47 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

In ‘high-priority’ directive, U.P. govt asks officials to screen int’l passengers at all airports

The guideline issued by state secretary was sent to all divisional commissioners, district magistrates, chief medical officers, and other health officials across the state.

Those who display Covid-like symptoms should be tested, added the notification issued on Friday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2023 09:18 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Mumbai records Covid-19 death after 78 days

Mumbai records first Covid-19 death in 78 days. The 69-year-old male had comorbidities and was treated in multiple hospitals before passing away.

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Updated on Apr 06, 2023 12:15 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

All districts to focus on testing and tracking Covid-19 patients

Both private and government hospitals have been asked to test patients with covid-19 symptoms for the virus infection and samples of positive patients are to be sent for genome sequencing

The number of Covid-19 cases in the state appears to be lower, but the true situation cannot be predicted until the number of samples is increased, according to state health officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2023 11:40 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Woman infected with new Covid variant in Rohtas

According to health officials, the woman who tested positive for the new variant had no travel history and was asymptomatic.

As many as 13 cases were reported from Patna, three from Gaya and one from Khagaria are among the new Covid cases reported during the last 24 hours on Wednesday, said health officials. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2023 09:42 PM IST

ByRuchir Kumar

218 Covid cases in city, highest in 7 months; four deaths in state

State health officials, however, said it should not be counted as a 24 hours data as some reports of Monday were added to the report. On Monday, the state reported 248 new cases with one death.

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Updated on Apr 05, 2023 12:35 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Dominant XBB 1.16 variant unable to evade T-cell immunity: Experts

Researchers at BJ Medical College (BJMC) claim the immune cells called, T-cells tend to recognise parts of SARS-CoV-2 that don’t mutate rapidly

Lack of evasion of this T-cell mediated cellular immunity by SARS-CoV-2 is thought to be the reason behind less hospitalisation. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2023 11:03 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Rise in Covid cases: Masks a must in Haryana at gathering above 100

In past week at least 25,404 Covid tests were conducted across Haryana. Though at present there are 724 active patients in Haryana, none of them is in the hospital. “It has also been made mandatory for all health workers in the state to wear masks,” an official spokesperson said.

The Haryana health and family welfare minister, Anil Vij on Monday announced that wearing mask will now be mandatory if the number of people assembled is over 100, a decision taken in view of the rise in Covid-19 cases. (PTI File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2023 01:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

New cases of Covid-19 in Noida are of Omicron variant, says CMO

According to CMO Dr Sunil Kumar Sharma, 16 randomly selected samples sent to Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University were identified with versions of the Omicron variant

A health worker collects a swab sample at the District Hospital in Sector 30 in Noida on Monday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 03, 2023 11:25 PM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Slight rise in Covid cases in U.P.’s Agra, Mathura districts

Agra has reported one more Covid-19 case, taking the total to 12. Four patients have recovered, leaving eight active cases. In Mathura, seven people have tested positive since March 6, with two recoveries, while four cases have been reported in Aligarh. The Agra CMO has urged people with symptoms to get tested, while others should adopt precautions like wearing masks, using sanitizers and social distancing.

Agra had eight active Covid cases and Mathura five as on April 3, 2023. (For Representation)

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Updated on Apr 03, 2023 10:21 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

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Latest from genome sequencing

Inaugurating the Centre for Advanced Genomics and Precision Medicine at AIIMS in Jammu, Union minister Jitendra Singh says the country is on its way to leading the world in genomic healthcare.

The city after a decade has reported a sharp spike in chikungunya virus cases, especially with rare manifestations

The study highlights the need to use broad genetic tests such as whole exome or whole genome sequencing to identify the rare diseases.

“The patient was tested Covid positive. He has been kept in home isolation and his sample has been sent to Pune for genome sequencing to see if it as new JN.1 sub variant,” said Dr Gupta

State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday said that those testing positive for Covid-19 in the state will have to undergo home quarantine for a week

After a gap of almost 35 days, the first positive case was detected on December 23 where a 43-year-old woman tested positive, while the second infection was reported in Chandigarh on Monday

Health department mandated that all medical facilities conduct genome sequencing of positive RT-PCR samples with a view on tracking infections of the JN.1 sub-variant

The WHO has classified JN.1 as a separate "variant of interest" given its rapidly increasing spread but said it poses a "low" global public health risk.

The central health ministry on Wednesday took a review meeting of the state health department considering the rising Covid cases in the state

According to health officials, there are four strains of dengue -- DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4 -- and among them, DEN-2 is known to infect people the fastest

Genome testing is like a lantern that guides us through the confusing world of health and lifestyle choices. Here are its benefits that make our lives better

Researchers highlight the major proteins causing cancer and how they're controlled in new study

The new genome rundown may help clarify the contribution of genetic variation to health and disease, improve genetic testing, and guide drug discovery.

UP reported a test positivity rate of 2.19% in the week ending April 19, which is less than the national average of 5.5%. One district in state saw a positivity rate of more than 10% and four others recorded a figure between 5% and 10%

Within Chandigarh tricity area, Panchkula’s cases rose from 32 to 65, a two-fold jump; Mohali also witnessed a spike in cases from 56 to 69, while Chandigarh‘s cases decreased from 47 to 38

The first human genome sequence was published twenty years ago. It changed science forever and helped understand evolutionary history. Where do we go from here?

The XBB1.16 sub-variant was found in samples sent for genome sequencing by 14 districts of Maharashtra

Haryana health and family welfare minister Anil Vij said on Sunday that the state government was prepared to deal with the surge in Covid-19 infections.

Maharashtra records a 41% drop in COVID-19 cases with 542 new cases and 1 death on Saturday. Mumbai reports 207 new cases. The state has 4,360 active cases.

The guideline issued by state secretary was sent to all divisional commissioners, district magistrates, chief medical officers, and other health officials across the state.

Mumbai records first Covid-19 death in 78 days. The 69-year-old male had comorbidities and was treated in multiple hospitals before passing away.

Both private and government hospitals have been asked to test patients with covid-19 symptoms for the virus infection and samples of positive patients are to be sent for genome sequencing

According to health officials, the woman who tested positive for the new variant had no travel history and was asymptomatic.

State health officials, however, said it should not be counted as a 24 hours data as some reports of Monday were added to the report. On Monday, the state reported 248 new cases with one death.

Researchers at BJ Medical College (BJMC) claim the immune cells called, T-cells tend to recognise parts of SARS-CoV-2 that don’t mutate rapidly

In past week at least 25,404 Covid tests were conducted across Haryana. Though at present there are 724 active patients in Haryana, none of them is in the hospital. “It has also been made mandatory for all health workers in the state to wear masks,” an official spokesperson said.

According to CMO Dr Sunil Kumar Sharma, 16 randomly selected samples sent to Lucknow’s King George’s Medical University were identified with versions of the Omicron variant

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