The researchers found that Maharashtra reported the highest number of samples, 91, consisting of the N440K mutant of the 772 Covid virus genes sequenced. Telangana reported 81 samples with the variant in the 773 samples sequenced. Karnataka reported 54 in the 339 samples sequenced.
Explained: What Is N440K Covid Variant? Is It More Virulent? Know What CCMB Says
This new variant of SARS-CoV-2 is the reason behind the havoc caused in Visakhapatnam, Karnataka, Telangana, and other southern parts. This virus was also found in parts of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
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As the country is witnessing a rise in Covid cases, a new variant, ‘N440K’ is creating a buzz – It is spreading a lot more in the southern states especially Andhra Pradesh as compared to the other Covid variants.