More data needed on Delta Plus variant


PETALING JAYA: Should Malaysia be concerned by the emergence of the new Delta Plus variant? Health experts say that it is still too early to determine the exact risks the variant presents.

Universiti Putra Malaysia consultant clinical microbiologist Prof Dr Zamberi Sekawi said more evidence needs to be collected to assess the threat the variant might pose.

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