Panchmahal (Gujarat):At least five cases of Kappa variant of Covid-19 have been detected in Gujarat. The cases were found in Jamnagar, Godhra in Pahchmahal district and in Mehsana. Out of the cases, a Panchmahal district resident became one of the first persons to die of the disease. The victim was diabetic as well.
The district health system has become active with the arrival of Kappa variant positive in Godhra. Survey work was started by the Health Department in Muvada village. After the detection of the variant, the health department became active and collected samples of a total of 50 people who attended the funeral of the Panchmhal man including his family members. In total, RT-PCR samples of all 22 persons who were in close contact were taken.