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The Delta Plus sub variant has been detected in two of the Covid-19 samples sent for sequencing to the ECDC and a private lab in Cyprus, the health ministry announced on Monday.

The Delta Covid-19 variant was detected in all 279 samples collected between September and October among people who had been tested positive for Covid-19. Among those were two specimens of the Delta Plus variant (AY.4.2).

“It emerged from the specialised tests, that the Delta variant (B.1.617.2) was detected in all 279 samples,” the ministry said.

It said that 185 samples were sent to the ECDC, and the rest were processed by a private lab that collaborates with the health ministry. After the Delta variant was detected in all of them, the samples were sent for thorough genetic analysis at the University of Cyprus’ Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Virology. During the analysis, the Delta Plus variant was detected in two samples.

“Though the characteristics of the Delta Plus mutation show that it increases the transmissibility of the virus, their detection in Cyprus has not, at this stage, caused a serious deterioration in epidemiological and hospital indicators,” it added.

The ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation by sending samples for sequencing.

The aim, it added, is to identify new variants early and take steps to limit their spread in the community.

https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/10/25/coronavirus-delta-plus-arrives-in-cyprus/

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Dave
Moira And Dave

“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.”

So glad that our Cyprus government are testing and keeping their eyes in the variants of Covid 19