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New 'Delta Plus' variant of Covid-19 detected, submitted to global data system: Govt
Delta plus' or 'AY.1' variant. Speaking about the new strain, the Centre said an additional mutation of this variant, known as Delta Plus, has been detected and submitted to a global data system."It has been seen in Europe since March and was brought into the public domain on 13 June," Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog, said on Tuesday.Dr Paul further said that the 'Delta plus' variant of Covid-19 is a variant of interest and has not yet been classified as a variant of concern."As per data available in the public domain, this variant nullifies the use of a monoclonal antibody.