After Delta Plus, Uttar Pradesh reports first case of Kappa variant, patient dies
Kappa variant of coronavirus: After identifying cases of Delta Plus variant from Uttar Pradesh, now Kappa strain of COVID-19 has been found in the state. A 66-year-old man who tested positive for the Kappa variant of COVID-19 in Sant Kabir Nagar passed away.
It is linked to the B.1.617 constellation of mutations as it may carry over a dozen mutations. Of these, two were identified as E484Q and L452R.
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Meanwhile, Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog, said that "We cannot lower our guard. A new risk is being seen at tourist spots where a gathering of crowds being seen, social distancing and mask protocol is not being followed."
"This is a serious cause of concern," VK Paul said.
-PTC News 
