INSACOG conducts genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 across the country through sequencing of samples from Sentinel sites and International passengers arriving in India.
The INSACOG bulletin also mentioned that so far, none showed either increased transmission (locally or otherwise) or associated with severe disease or hospitalization.
Incidences of suspected recombinants and the possible public health relevance are being closely monitored, confirmed INSACOG.
India has been witnessing a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases. National Capital Delhi on Wednesday reported 1367 new Covid-19 cases pushing the active tally to 4832.