Tamar Gabunia: It is possible that the rapid increase of cases and the relatively serious course, in terms of increased mortality, may be related to the spread of the Delta strain

According to the Deputy Minister of Health, Tamar Gabunia, the increased rate of coronavirus cases and the number of deaths may be linked to the spread of the so-called Indian strain.

Gabunia stated about it after the meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council.

According to her, the prevalence of the so-called Indian strain ranges from 10-20 percent.

"The Center for Disease Control has released a statement about the so-called Indian, Delta strain before too. Recently, 7 more cases have been confirmed, indicating that the strain is circulating in the country. The estimated incidence of this strain is approximately 10 to 20%. It is also possible that the rapid increase of cases and the relatively serious course, in terms of increased mortality, may be related to the spread of the Delta strain", - Gabunia said.