2% of international arrivals to undergo random Covid test from Dec 24
All positive samples will also be sent for genomic testing at the designated Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) laboratory network.
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First confirmed Omicron XE case in India; WHO says 10% more contagious
The patient, who is a 67-year-old man, had travelled to Gujarat's Vadodara from Mumbai. He suffered from a mild fever on March 12. The genome sequencing of samples showed a confirmed case of XE.
Confusion over Omicron XE in India? Here’s what we know
The WHO has warned that XE is 10% more transmissible than other Covid variants, though there's little evidence right now as there are only a few cases associated with it, mostly in the U.K.
