Delta Plus

40 cases of Delta Plus variant reported in Maharashtra, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh

These three states - Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, with around 40 cases of Delta Plus variant identified so far, have been advised to strengthen surveillance and take appropriate public health measures.

 

Jun 23, 2021, 20:17 PM IST

Exclusive | Dr Randeep Guleria: Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 is 'variant of concern'

Zee News discussed with Delhi AIIMS Chief Dr Randeep Guleria about the new and "worrisome" variant of the Coronavirus, the Delta Plus variant, and tried to know whether Delta Plus itself will become the cause of the third wave.

Jun 23, 2021, 19:40 PM IST

COVID-19: At least 40 cases of Delta Plus variant found in India so far: Report

Citing government sources, the news agency said that most of these new Delta Plus strain cases are from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Jun 23, 2021, 11:37 AM IST

Coronavirus Update: Will Delta+ be the reason for the third wave?

The Union Health Ministry categorised the Delta Plus variant of the novel coronavirus, so far detected in three states in the country, as a ‘variant of concern’. Watch this report to know more.

Jun 23, 2021, 10:58 AM IST

COVID-19 Delta Plus a 'Variant of Concern', labels Health Ministry, lists three characteristics

The Union Health Ministry has alerted Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh regarding the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 being found in some districts in these States.

Jun 23, 2021, 06:30 AM IST

Is the Delta Plus variant of Coronavirus more dangerous than Delta?

The Delta Plus variant, a new mutant version of the Delta variant discovered for the first time in India, has been found in 22 cases in Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh and the government in the evening warned these states that it is a "variant of concern".

Jun 22, 2021, 20:32 PM IST

Delta COVID-19 variant becoming globally dominant, says WHO official

Britain has reported a steep rise in infections with the Delta variant, while Germany's top public health official predicted it would rapidly become the dominant variant there despite rising vaccination rates. The Kremlin blamed a surge in COVID-19 cases on reluctance to have vaccinations and 'nihilism' after record new infections in Moscow, mostly with the new Delta variant, fanned fears of a third wave.

Jun 18, 2021, 21:24 PM IST

Delta plus variant may affect efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines to some extent: AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria

"Currently, the delta plus is a variant of interest. There is not much data to show that this is becoming dominant or this more infectious or causing more mortalities," AIIMS director Randeep Guleria said on Wednesday.

Jun 17, 2021, 07:03 AM IST

COVID-19: Is 'Delta Plus' a Variant of Concern? Check what Centre has to say

The highly transmissible Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, first found in India, has now mutated to form the 'Delta plus' or 'AY.1' variant.

Jun 16, 2021, 14:39 PM IST

Now new COVID-19 variant 'Delta plus' is out there, see what experts have to say about it

In England, the Delta plus was present in six genomes from India as of June 7.

Jun 15, 2021, 07:47 AM IST

COVID-19: How dangerous is Corona's new variant 'Delta Plus'?

The delta variant responsible for the second wave of COVID-19 in India has changed its form once again. Like every time, a new variant of the virus is emerging as dangerous. The name of this new variant of Delta is now Delta Plus.

Jun 14, 2021, 14:46 PM IST