A new variant of corona virus has been confirmed in Nepal. The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said that out of 47 confirmed delta variant samples, nine were found to have K417N mutations.
According to the ministry, the new mutation has also been named AY.1. Issuing a press statement on Monday, the MoHP said that AY.1 mutation has been confirmed in more than 10 countries, including Nepal. Along with this, Nepal has witnessed Alpha and Delta as the variant of concern and Kappa variant of concern, the Ministry said.