As India sees a rise in COVID-19 cases driven by the newly detected XFG variant and other emerging strains, former ICMR DG Prof. Balram Bhargava highlighted the nation’s diagnostic preparedness. He noted that Truenat—a rapid, portable RT-PCR platform—is well-equipped to detect these new variants and recombinants swiftly, even in remote regions, enabling timely containment and response.
