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Exclusive: Delta plus variant may bypass immunity provided by both vaccines or an earlier infection: Doctor

Delta plus variant has a greater affinity to lung tissues as compared to other strains of Coronavirus but clarified that it does not mean the Delta Plus variant will cause more severe disease or is more transmissible. This more contagious version of the virus has been spreading rapidly throughout different parts of the world. There’s also the concern that this variant may be more adept at attacking lung cells causing more severe disease.

Jun 28, 2021, 14:57 PM IST