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Maharashtra could be hit by a third wave of Coronavirus in two to four weeks: Read here

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The Delta variant or B.1.617.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2, which was the main reason behind the deadly outbreak of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has further mutated to form the ‘Delta plus’ or ‘AY.1’ variant.

Maharashtra has been the worst affected state with COVID-19 during the second wave of the pandemic. Now it is believed that the ‘Delta plus’ variant of the COVID-19 could trigger a third wave of the pandemic in Maharashtra.

According to a presentation made at a meeting on Wednesday with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in attendance, the highly virulent ‘Delta plus’  variant of the novel coronavirus could stoke the third wave in Maharashtra.

It is also expected that 10% of the cases could come from children or young adults, a phenomenon also seen in the first two waves.

Stressing on the need to practice Covid-appropriate behaviour, Dr Shashank Joshi, member of the task force, said the state could face the same situation as UK where a third wave hit within four weeks of ebbing of the second wave.

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Covid toll in Karnataka is a worrying sign for state government

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Even though Karnataka recorded the lowest number of Covid deaths in April since the virus struck first in 2020, the state is recording a rise in the positivity rate (1.50 per cent). Five people died from the Covid infections in April as per the statistics released by the state health department. In March, the positivity rate stood around 0.53 per cent. In the first week of April it came down to 0.38 per cent, second week registered 0.56 per cent, third week it rose to 0.79 per cent and by end of April the Covid positivity rate touched 1.19 per cent.

on an average 500 persons used to succumb everyday in the peak of Covid infection, as per the data. Health experts said that the mutated Coronavirus is losing its fierce characteristics as vaccination, better treatment facilities and awareness among the people have contributed to the lesser number of Covid deaths.

During the 4th and 6th of April two deaths were reported in Bengaluru, one in Gadag district on April 8, two deaths were reported from Belagavi and Vijayapura on April 30. The first Covid case was reported in the state in March 2020 and three Covid deaths were recorded in the month. In the following month 21 people became victims to the deadly virus, and May 2020 recorded 22 deaths. The death toll recorded everyday after May crossed three digits. However, the third wave, which started in January 2

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