It is expected that this innovative initiative is set to revolutionise the way viral outbreaks are monitored and managed in Kerala.
Kerala is bordered by the Western Ghats, which is a global biodiversity hotspot and home to a large family of flora and fauna that may harbour an array of unknown pathogens. (Representational image/iStock)
The Institute of Advanced Virology has announced its plans to launch a cutting-edge Mobile Viral Outbreak Investigation Unit (MVOIU). It is expected that this innovative initiative is set to revolutionise the way viral outbreaks are monitored and managed in Kerala. The MVOIU could eliminate time lag, as collecting samples and transporting them to a central lab could take valuable time.