Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Monsoon
Raksha Bandhan
NV Ramana
Coronavirus India
Coronavirus Cases In India
75 years of Independence
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Maharashtra reports 21 cases of 'Delta Plus' variant
India

Maharashtra reports 21 cases of 'Delta Plus' variant

Maharashtra reports 21 cases of 'Delta Plus' variant
Written by Sneha Das
(Sourced from PTI)
Jun 22, 2021, 12:02 pm 2 min read
Maharashtra reports 21 cases of 'Delta Plus' variant
The newly identified Delta Plus variant may trigger a third wave of the pandemic in Maharashtra

Twenty-one cases of the "Delta Plus" variant of COVID-19, considered highly infectious, have been found in Maharashtra so far, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said. The highest nine cases were reported in Ratnagiri, followed by seven in Jalgaon, two in Mumbai, and one case each in Palghar, Thane, and Sindhudurg districts, Tope told reporters on Monday.

Samples
Genome sequencing of 7,500 samples was done: Tope

He said 7,500 samples from different parts of the state were collected and sent for laboratory testing. "These samples were collected since May 15 and their genome sequencing was done," the minister said. Genome sequencing allows the tracking of small mutations in SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, meaning chains of transmission can be identified.

Information
Travel history and other information about them is being collected

The scientific process also assists in identifying missing links in the chain of transmission. Tope said complete information about the people detected with the Delta Plus variant is being sought, including their travel history, whether they were vaccinated or not, and if they were reinfected.

COVID-19
Delta Plus variant may trigger third wave in Maharashtra

"Their contacts are being traced and tested," the minister said, adding that information on the mutation of Delta and Delta Plus variants is also being scrutinized. Last week, the Maharashtra health department made a presentation where it said the newly identified Delta Plus variant may trigger a third wave of the pandemic in the state.

New variant
New variant formed due to mutation in the Delta variant

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, state COVID-19 task force members as well as the health department officials had attended the presentation. The new Delta Plus variant has been formed due to a mutation in the Delta variant or B.1.617.2 variant which was first identified in India and one of the drivers of the deadly COVID-19 second wave.

Statistics
The variant is resistant to monoclonal antibody cocktail treatment

Though there is no indication yet of the severity of the disease due to the new variant, Delta Plus is resistant to monoclonal antibody cocktail treatment recently authorized in India. On Monday, Maharashtra reported 6,270 new coronavirus cases, a four-month low daily count, taking its COVID-19 tally to 59,79,051, while 94 deaths pushed the toll to 1,18,313, as per the state health department.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Sneha Das <br/><i>(Sourced from PTI)</i>
Sneha Das
(Sourced from PTI)
Twitter
Sneha Das is a lifestyle writer at NewsBytes. She had started her career with NewsBytes and her work has focused on national and lifestyle news. She has previously worked as an intern with The Sakal Times, The Logical Indian, and 91.9 Friends FM. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Calcutta.
Latest
Maharashtra
Rajesh Tope
COVID-19 Variant
Related
Latest
Real Madrid win the 2022 UEFA Super Cup: Key stats
Real Madrid win the 2022 UEFA Super Cup: Key stats Sports
5 best calcium-rich food items you must consume
5 best calcium-rich food items you must consume Lifestyle
Rubina Dilaik to be part of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' 10?
Rubina Dilaik to be part of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' 10? Entertainment
Canadian Open: World number one Iga Swiatek overcomes Ajla Tomljanovic
Canadian Open: World number one Iga Swiatek overcomes Ajla Tomljanovic Sports
UMIDIGI F3 5G launched with 48MP triple camera, 5,150mAh battery
UMIDIGI F3 5G launched with 48MP triple camera, 5,150mAh battery Technology
Maharashtra
Monsoon fury: 14 cars swept away in MP's Khargone river
Monsoon fury: 14 cars swept away in MP's Khargone river India
Sanjay Raut sent to judicial custody till August 22
Sanjay Raut sent to judicial custody till August 22 Politics
Maharashtra: Cabinet expansion due this week, Fadnavis may get home
Maharashtra: Cabinet expansion due this week, Fadnavis may get home Politics
Nagpur: Parents kill minor daughter during 'black magic' ritual
Nagpur: Parents kill minor daughter during 'black magic' ritual India
SC asks EC not to decide on 'real' Shiv Sena
SC asks EC not to decide on 'real' Shiv Sena Politics
More News
Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra: Minister warns of reintroducing mask rule if cases rise
Maharashtra: Minister warns of reintroducing mask rule if cases rise India
Omicron: Maharashtra government to consider lockdown if oxygen requirement rises
Omicron: Maharashtra government to consider lockdown if oxygen requirement rises India
Mumbai: Local trains might be opened for fully vaccinated individuals
Mumbai: Local trains might be opened for fully vaccinated individuals Mumbai
Central team suggests total lockdown in 2 Maharashtra districts
Central team suggests total lockdown in 2 Maharashtra districts India
Maharashtra may have over 2,000 cases of mucormycosis: Tope
Maharashtra may have over 2,000 cases of mucormycosis: Tope India
More News
COVID-19 Variant
No concerning trends caused by new Omicron subvariants: Experts
No concerning trends caused by new Omicron subvariants: Experts India
COVID-19: India logs 1,150 new cases, 83 more deaths
COVID-19: India logs 1,150 new cases, 83 more deaths India
BA.2 strain not more severe than original Omicron: WHO
BA.2 strain not more severe than original Omicron: WHO World
Omicron: India reports 38 cases from 6 states, 2 UTs
Omicron: India reports 38 cases from 6 states, 2 UTs India
COVID-19 third wave: WHO official issues warning on Omicron impact
COVID-19 third wave: WHO official issues warning on Omicron impact India
More News
Related
Delta-plus variant raises global concern: All you need to know
Delta-plus variant raises global concern: All you need to know World
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022