No evidence of highly virulent COVID-19 variant in T.N., says Health department

The Tamil Nadu Health Department has clarified that there is no evidence of a highly virulent COVID-19 variant in the state, noting that current infection rates are low. The department addressed recent reports of deaths in neighboring Andhra Pradesh, attributing them to pre-existing conditions rather than a new outbreak.
Amid reports of COVID-19 related deaths in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu’s Health Department hassaid there is no evidence that a highly virulent COVID-19 variant is circulating in Tamil Nadu and COVID-19 infections are currently lower than in the previous years.
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