Detection of SARs CoV-2 during initial phase of pandemic from population of banas kantha district of Gujarat-India with special emphasis on pooled samples

Corona virus (SARs CoV-2) has caused immense effect on morbidity and mortality of the population globally. We undertook this study as we are a part one network laboratories ICMR to test patient’s sample by RT PCR for ORF 1 ab gene corona virus. : For period half months (14 April 31 May 2020) tested nasopharynx oro-pharynx swab samples sent us in VTM from assigned districts Gujarat. All were subjected method following standard methods. Total 9.04%(256/2833) was positive 4.73%(139/2833) belonged age groups 21-40 2.33% (66/2833) 41-60yrs. Above 60yrs there only 0.95% (22/2833) cases which positive. It advantageous pool samples. Out number pools prepared, reported around 80% negative rest pools. The also included association viral load infectivity. found that 12% asymptomatic people 5.1% symptomatic individuals had high load. is seen incidence Novel -19 detection reliable establishment Ct value infectivity patient health care workers relatives needs be taken of. Also, presents patients having loads being highly infective.