21 cases of 'Delta plus' Covid-19 variant found in Maharashtra; 2 in Mumbai
- 3 years ago
Twenty one cases of the highly infectious 'Delta plus' variant of Covid-19 have been found in Maharashtra so far, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said.
Ratnagiri reportedthe highest number of nine cases, followed by seven in Jalgaon, two in Mumbai, and one case each in Palghar, Thane and Sindhudurg districts, Tope told reporters.
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 as per PTI.
Ratnagiri reportedthe highest number of nine cases, followed by seven in Jalgaon, two in Mumbai, and one case each in Palghar, Thane and Sindhudurg districts, Tope told reporters.
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 as per PTI.