Bengaluru: In a sample from Mysuru, the Delta Plus form of Coronavirus was identified.

Dr. K Sudhakar, the Minister of Health and Medical Education, confirmed this. NIMHANS was in charge of genome sequencing.

The experts are concerned that this variant would result in a third wave of Covid-19 in the country. Another sample supplied from Tamil Nadu, according to sources, also tested positive for this variant.

The news comes when the State is in the Unlock. 2 process.