Mysore/Mysuru: Amid rising concerns over mutations and a surge in COVID-19 cases, especially the more potential Delta Plus variant, a Genome Sequencing Lab will be set up at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) (K.R. Hospital) to test samples that mutate.
At present, only National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru has such a laboratory and all samples are being sent there. State Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar has already announced that six Genome Sequencing Labs are being set up at Bengaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Hubballi, Mangaluru and Vijayapura.
