The Delta Plus, also known as the ‘AY.1’ variant or B.1.617.2.1, is considered the most dangerous variant of COVID-19.
Delta Plus Variants
The Delta Plus variant has been put in the ‘Variants of Concern’ category by the Union Health Ministry. In such a situation, this variant can become a new challenge in the coming time. In fact, any variant of the virus is said to be worrisome when scientists believe that it is more contagious and can make you seriously ill.
The Delta Plus, also known as the ‘AY.1’ variant or B.1.617.2.1, is considered the most dangerous variant of COVID-19. Cases of Delta Plus variant are being reported in three states of the country, Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.
Earlier, the Ministry of Health said that the ‘Delta’ variant of Corona has been found in 80 countries. The Delta Plus variant is currently available in 9 countries. So far 22 cases of Delta Plus variants have been found in India. These cases have been reported from Maharashtra, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh. We have issued advisory to these states. The Union Health Secretary said that both India’s corona vaccines are effective against Covishield and Covaxin ‘delta’ variants. However, to what extent and in what proportion these vaccines produce antibody titers, we will share information soon.
Virologists are concerned about this new variant made from the ‘delta’ variant of Corona and are emphasizing on its study. Recently, the central government has accepted that the new variant of Corona is very close to the previous Delta variant. The Ministry of Health has stated that there exists a variant of AY.1 corona virus which is an evolved form of the delta variant of corona virus.
What is Delta Plus variant?
A new variant of the corona virus ‘Delta Plus’ is an evolved form of the Delta variant. Earlier the Delta variant was found. In the second wave of Corona, most people fell victim to this delta variant. According to scientists, the Delta variant itself has evolved to become Delta Plus. The central government is constantly monitoring this.
Experts related to the government say that studies are still being done regarding the transition of new variants in India. It has been said by the government that ‘mutation is a biological fact and we have to adopt ways to prevent it. We need to take all precautions, so that it can be stopped from spreading.
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