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Covid-19 Third Wave is Approaching Maharashtra Amid Surge of Delta Plus Variant
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Covid-19 Third Wave is Approaching Maharashtra Amid Surge of Delta Plus Variant

Maharashtra has been the hotspot in the first and second waves of covid-19 infection, which is why it is on the top of the list of the spread of infection once again. The highest number of delta plus variant is observed in Maharashtra across the country. Which has now covered almost 12 other states of the country. As of now the total number of delta plus cases has reached up to 56, so is this an indication of a new curse in the form of covid-19 third wave. Read more: Maharashtra reports first death from delta plus variant as 80 years old Ratnagiri passed away Coronavirus is attacking the globe with its continuous evolution. After numerous virus strains, the delta plus variant seems most dangerous and scary. The spread of infection from Maharashtra to Madhya Pradesh is alarming for the ...
The Study shows Who is at Higher Risk of Contracting the Delta Variant?
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The Study shows Who is at Higher Risk of Contracting the Delta Variant?

The delta variant of the coronavirus has been the dominant strain in many countries and is believed to be the driving force behind the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The variant is increasing the number of cases in South Africa and the United Kingdom, thwarting the Boris Johnson government's plan to reopen the country. The Delta variant, which has further mutated to Delta Plus, has a 60% higher transmission rate than the original Alpha version. Which was first found in Kent, United Kingdom. Delta was first discovered in India. The estimates for the doubling rate (time taken for the number of infections to double) of infection for the Delta is also relatively high, with doubling time ranging from 4.5 days to 11.5 days. A detailed study conducted by Scottish researchers last month...