HYDERABAD: There have been 30 Delta Plus Covid cases in the state since May. Almost 99% cases in Telangana in second wave have been of Delta variant, with most of the plus variant reported only in last two months. Also, there were no other newer variants in the state so far, officials said.
These 30 patients are from different districts, majority from GHMC limits. While some positive samples were from Shamshabad airport of travellers returning to state, others had no travel history.
“While we are seeing cases of Delta Plus variant, it is not a cause of concern. Patients have recovered and doing fine. The rate of infection and symptoms of this sub-lineage is the same as Delta variant,” said Dr G Srinivasa Rao, director of public health.
The Delta variant is attacking susceptible populations such as the unvaccinated and those with co-morbidities. “Therefore, there must be no let up in Covid-appropriate behaviour and all should get vaccinated at the earliest,” an official said.
