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How widespread is Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 in Karnataka now?
The Hindu
Sequencing results before and after December 2, 2021 show different trends
While the second wave of COVID-19 was largely driven by the more virulent Delta variant and its sub-lineages with 90.7% of the total 5,659 samples sequenced testing positive for it, 26% of the total 1,853 samples sequenced in the third wave in January were found to have Delta, according to data released from the State Government.
Health and Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar tweeted on Friday, “Which strain is dominating the third wave in Karnataka? As per the genome sequencing sample, the following are the dominant strains: Second wave: 90.7% Delta, Third wave: 67.5% Omicron and 26% Delta.”
Sources said a total of 2,791 samples were sequenced at INSACOG labs in Karnataka from December 2021 to January 21, 2022. Of these, while 1,355 were found to have the Delta and its sub-lineages, Omicron was found only in 27% (766) of the samples. Other variants accounted for 24% (670).
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Committee seeks free housing and other government benefits for Shillekyata nomadic fishing community
The Karavali Vruttinirata Aemarigala (Shillekyata) Hkkugala Udupi District Committee on Tuesday urged the district administration to provide various government facilities, including housing, to members of the Shillekyata nomadic fishing community.