Serosurvey News

Genome sequencing data revealed that delta variant was detected in 99 per cent of the sample in October, 97 per cent in September, 86 per cent in August and 52 per cent in July. 

The presence of antibodies in the bloodstream shows that a person has been infected with COVID-19 This survey(random blood tests) which was done in July 2021, covered 26,610 persons across urban and rural areas of Tamil Nadu

Kerala Minister hit back at BJP over COVID mismanagement allegations Veena George said it was a planned campaign against the state She cited serosurvey data to defend the state's position

Madhya Pradesh leads the chart with 79 per cent seroprevalence Serosurvey was conducted across 70 districts of India

ICMR has advised the opening of primary schools first when there will be a reduction in coronavirus infection. Citing the fourth serosurvey, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said that COVID-19 affects children less as compared to adults.

Centre on July 20 informed that two-thirds of the Indians have developed SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Citing ICMR's fourth national COVID-19 serosurvey, it also stated that 40 crore people are still vulnerable. Govt said that those without antibodies run the risk of infection waves.

The govt said COVID third wave may not affect children disproportionately It cited a WHO-AIIMS survey showing seropositivity rate in different age groups The Centre said it will make all necessary preparations

ICMR will start national-level serosurveys from June to assess the spread of COVID-19 CCMB Advisor Dr Rakesh Mishra stressed that the Coronavirus Delta variant is likely to change in the next two months

Nearly 7% of India's population was exposed novel coronavirus infection by August. India had over 74.3 million COVID-19 cases in August.