Scientists carrying out urgent tests for Omicron variant in Northern Ireland (UTV)

David Simpson

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

Description of testing of samples from positive PCR tests in Northern Ireland which could potentially have the new Covid-19 variant present. Wider background to sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 to detect variants.

Period	30 Nov 2021

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Media contributions

Title	Scientists carrying out urgent tests for Omicron variant in Northern Ireland
Degree of recognition	Regional
Media name/outlet	Ulster Television
Media type	Television
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	30/11/2021
Description	Description of testing of samples from positive PCR tests in Northern Ireland which could potentially have the new Omicron Covid-19 variant present. Wider background to sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 to detect variants.
Producer/Author	Deborah McAleese
URL	https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2021-11-30/scientists-carrying-out-urgent-tests-for-omicron-variant-in-northern-ireland
Persons	David Simpson