Jammu and Kashmir is set to have two whole genome sequencing labs very soon after which samples of Covid positive persons will be tested in the region. AIR correspondent reports that during the second wave of Covid, the UT administration decided to set up two genome sequencing labs one in GMC Jammu and other in GMC Srinagar/SKIMS Soura besides that all details were shared with Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) for procurement of machines required for installing in two labs. As of now, J&K has no whole genome sequencing labs due to which tests are being sent to NCDC Delhi from where reports are coming very late. However, Managing Director JMSCL, Dr Yashpal Sharma said that the process of procurement took time as they have floated tenders thrice for the procurement of the genome testing machines but every time only a single bid was received. He said authorities from Jammu have already sent all details about the machines to be procured, however, microbiologists at Kashmir are checking the rate, reasonability of the machines to be procured.