Kathmandu. Not being able to get out of the second wave of the Corona epidemic has added another terror. That is the reason for the panic, the 'Delta Plus' variant of the corona found infected even in Nepal.

The reason for this concern is due to the 'Delta Plus' variant, the high contagion seen in it. In addition, the ability of this variant to attach to the virus's cells has been shown to be higher than that of the previous variant.

The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division of the Ministry of Health has admitted that the Delta Plus variant seen in nine samples in Nepal so far is highly contagious. The nine include children and the elderly. According to officials, nine people infected with Delta Plus have recovered.

What is the 'Delta Plus' variant? The Delta Plus variant is the developed version of the Delta (B.1.617.2) variant, AY1. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the double mutated form of the corona virus found in India, B1.617.2, as Delta. Another mutation, the K417N, is also said to be a delta plus variant. This variant is also called Delta + variant or 'AY.1' or B.1.617.2.1.

These variants of the K417N mutation are more contagious than the original virus. They can weaken the effectiveness of vaccines and drugs. So it is likely to bring a more frightening and dangerous third wave of Corona.

According to experts, Delta Plus, which is highly contagious, can attach strongly to the receptors of lung cells. This causes rapid damage to the lungs. This monoclonal antibody has been shown to be able to surpass even cocktails. According to India's Indian SARS Cove-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG), the transmission capacity of the Delta Plus variant is higher and the ability of lung cells to stick to receptors.