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Lambda variant of Covid cases not reported in India till now, says Centre
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Lambda variant of coronavirus is a variant of interest. We should be watchful of such variants. As of now, there is no evidence that this variant has been identified in India," Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog said.
Addressing a routine briefing on Covid-19, Dr Paul also said that mass gathering at tourist spots in the country is a "serious cause of concern".
On 14 June, the World Health Organization designated the Lambda variant, previously known by its formal scientific name C.37, as the seventh and newest "variant of interest". "We cannot lower our guard.
A new risk is being seen at tourist spots where a gathering of crowds being seen, social distancing and mask protocol is not being followed.
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