Delta Plus Variant Wreaks Havoc In Maharashtra

Highlights

• The Delta Plus variant in Maharashtra has wreaked havoc in four districts
• Health professionals are very concerned about the spread of the disease across the country
• 50 samples of the infected cases have been collected from the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra.

The Delta Plus variant of the covid-19 virus has proved to be very harmful, even for those individuals who have taken the vaccine. It has proved to be highly infectious. What is even more concerning is that it has been found to be prevalent in four districts of Maharashtra- Sindhudurg, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Jalgaon. More and more samples are being sent for genome testing in order to find a clear answer to the question of whether the Delta variant is spreading across the country or not.

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The Delta Plus Variant Will Undergo Genome Sequencing

The Delta Plus variant has been considered as one of the variants of concern for the Union Health Ministry because of its highly infectious nature. There are various factors that have to be taken into account in regards to the new cases. The genome sequence of this new form of the virus must be taken into consideration as its infecting quality is relatively high. 36 districts have been taken into account while trying to map the DNA sequence.

It has been stated by many health professionals that there are not enough cases of the Delta Plus variant to be a cause of concern. However, 50 samples from Ratnagiri have not been back after tests yet. The Delta variant might prove to be the cause of the third wave of the pandemic which is dreaded by everyone. The nation must be saved from the new virus so that it does not cause destruction in every corner of the country.

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Effect Of Pandemic In India

India has already suffered from the most adverse effects caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Delta Plus is extremely concerning due to its ability to infect even those who are already vaccinated. The scientists must pull a leash on the spread of the new variant to prevent higher rates of infection.

What are your opinions about the Delta plus Variant in the country? Do you think it will be as dangerous as the second wave of the virus? Let us know in the comment section.

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