Maharashtra reports first death from Delta Plus variant

The Delta Plus Covid-19 variant claimed its first victim in Maharashtra on Friday — an 80-year-old with co-morbidities.

"Out of the 21 Delta Plus variant patients in Maharashtra, an 80-year-old with co-morbidities passed away," Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope told news agency ANI.

Out of 21 Delta Plus #COVID19 variant patients in Maharashtra, one 80-year-old with co-morbidities has died: Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope pic.twitter.com/qiSLlLwBjx

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2021

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