Myths vs Facts: Delta Plus variants in Tripura

New Delhi, July 11, 2021 :

There were some Media reports regarding rising cases of Delta Plus variants in Tripura. In this regard, it is informed that :

• 152 samples were sent from Tripura to NIBMG Kalyani for Whole Genome Sequence(WGS).
• The random samples were of people tested RT-PCR positive between April and May 2021

The results of the WGS done at NIBMG Kalyani reveal-

• 3 samples had tested positive for B.1.1.7
• 11 samples had tested positive for B.1.617.1(Kappa)
• 138 samples had tested positive for B.1.617.2 (Delta)

There was no case of Delta Plus reported among the aforementioned lot of sequenced samples.

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