Department of Molecular Biology. Medical Research Institute, Colombo and Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences, University of Colombo have conducted SARS CoV-2 variant analysis based on gene sequencing data generated by Oxford Nanopore gene sequencing method since July 2021. Prof. Inoka C Perera has been coordinating the team at University of Colombo and Ministry of Health has supported this surveillance work.
This is the fourth edition of the Rational use of personal protective equipment for COVID-19 and considerations during severe shortages interim guidance.
