Delta Plus Variant

The development of the Delta and Delta plus forms of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has placed India, and by extension the rest of the world, on high alert once again.

According to NCDC Director Dr SK Singh, at least 48 Delta Plus Covid cases have been detected in 10 States and the Union Territory of Jammu.

The Delta Plus variant of the novel coronavirus has been notified as a Variant of Concern (VOC) in India. India reported 40 cases of Delta Plus variant of the novel coronavirus.