India: Zika case in Kanpur brings government's team in action

Kanpur: A high level multi-disciplinary team has been studying Zika virus case that was reported in Kanpur. It also took note of another Coronavirus variant of interest which may become a variant of trouble.

Concern was also raised with the government on a new Covid-19 variant Delta Plus AY.4.2, which is said to have been detected in our country. It spreads even faster than the delta variant, sources said.

The Central government has been urged to take necessary action in order to avoid an experience like the Delta variant wave.

"We need timely prevention measures on the basis of the experience of other countries in time," the authorities said.