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Delta Variant’s Mutation Detected in Nepal

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     Delta Variant’s Mutation Detected in Nepal
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June 21: The Delta variant’s mutation of coronavirus has been detected in Nepal.    
According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the mutated forms of the Delta variant were confirmed in nine samples while conducting gene sequencing in New Delhi, India.    
Deputy-Spokesperson at the Ministry Dr Samir Adhikari shared that among the 47 Delta variants confirmed during the gene sequencing, nine new K417 N mutations were detected and have been named AY.1.    
Cases of AY.1 have been detected in 10 countries including Nepal, according to the Ministry. PCR samples collected from various countries and from various age group were collected in mid-June and were sent to India for gene sequencing.    
So far, Alfa (B.1.1.7), Delta (B.1.617.2), Kappa (B.1.617.1) variants have been detected in Nepal, said Spokesperson at the Ministry Dr Krishna Poudel, adding that the Delta variant is highly contagious and dangerous.
The Ministry has urged one and all to comply with the health safety protocols to prevent infection from the new mutated form of the Delta variant of novel coronavirus. -- RSS 

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