Indian scientists reveal microscopic image of novel coronavirus

Indian scientists have revealed, for the first time, a microscopic image of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (novel coronavirus) which is from the throat swab sample of the first laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case reported in India.

New Delhi: In a first, Indian scientists have revealed a microscopic image of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The image is from the throat swab sample of the first laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case in India, reported on January 30 in Kerala.

The findings have been published in the latest edition of the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR).

(ANI report)