The Government stated that some $900,000 has been invested in new automated equipment for the Public Health Research Institute.
Seven decade ten samples analyzed in January by the National Institute of Public Health Research (Inspi), correspond to the omicron variant of COVID-19 and three to the delta variant, cut to Friday, January 21.
have processed some 240 samples in the first month of 2021.
so he mentioned it Galo Pazmino, general technical coordinator of the Inspi, in a visit made by authorities to learn about the new equipment for genomic sequencing and diagnosis.
He explained that sequencing is a process which includes the reception of the sample, extraction, diagnosis by PCR and in positive cases, selected, submitted to that study.
The samples are collected throughout the week and they are selected taking into account, for example, severe cases or outbreaks in children.
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He added that with the diagnostic capacity that has increased, they can sequence up to 800 samples. The omicron can be detected in 48 hours. The first case of the omicron variant, considered more contagious, it was identified on December 14, 2021 in Ecuador.
Of the samples analyzed, there is no predominant age range.
The Minister of Health, Ximena Garzón, who attended the Inspi, this Friday, said that some $ 900.000 in the new automated equipment.
The official added that it allows them to sequence more than 1,400 samples in 24 hours.
Garzón justified the acquisition of the equipment, as he argued that it is so that the response to the pandemic continue to have an effect and prioritize human resources.
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In addition to there will be quick results that allow taking immediate actions of control and epidemiological surveillance.
He added that it will also allow scientific investigation.
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