The Delta Plus variant of COVID-19, considered a matter of concern, is now posing a threat to Tripura. According to health officials, the ‘Delta Plus’ version is now prominent and active in all the districts of the state.
The state is in a perilous position, with the deadly Delta Plus variant of the coronavirus breaking the vaccine-induced immune shield.
Health officials said, “If citizens do not understand the gravity of the fast-spreading virus, which is far more contagious and dangerous, the situation in the state will be difficult to cope with.
Health officials are concerned that the situation could worsen if locals do not understand the seriousness of the fast-spreading virus, which is far more contagious and dangerous.
A total of 151 COVID report samples were sent to a laboratory in Kalyani, West Bengal for sequencing. As per the results received today, the delta plus variant was detected in more than 90% of the samples, which included 80% of the cases in West Tripura district alone,” said State Surveillance Officer, COVID, Dr. Deep Kumar Debbarma said. .
Speaking to the media, Dr. Tapan Majumdar, Head, Department of Microbiology, AGMC, said that out of 151 samples, a total of 138 samples were found to have Delta Plus variant, 10 Delta strain and remaining three UK variants.
Out of the 138 samples with the ‘delta plus’ variant reported, 115 samples were in West Tripura district alone, followed by 8 in Sepahijala, 5 in Gomti, 2 in South Tripura, Khowai, 1 in Dhalai, 4 in Unakoti, and 2. In North Tripura district, Dr Tapan Majumdar said.
Expressing his concern over the spread of the Delta Plus variant, the microbiologist appealed to all to be vigilant and strictly follow the COVID guidelines.
The government has now imposed a 24-hour weekend curfew, which will be like a total lockdown in the state of Tripura after the Delta Plus variant reported over 90 cases. Weekend curfew will start from 12 noon on Saturday to 6 am on Monday, this is a ploy to break the chain.
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