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B.1.618 variant of Coronavirus found in West Bengal raises concern
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The transmission of COVID-19 in India is happening at a rate that has not been seen anywhere in the world till now. The 'triple mutant variant' (also known as the 'Bengal strain' of COVID-19) is reportedly more contagious than other strains.