Why are the two Indian Covid variants spreading in Melbourne more dangerous than the original virus?

People are seen in a line outside the Melbourne Exhibition Centre coronavirus vaccination hub as a 'Free Melbourne' anti-lockdown protest is expected to take place in Melbourne, Saturday, June 5, 2021. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

People wait outside the Melbourne Exhibition Centre coronavirus vaccination hub where an anti-lockdown protest is expected to take place. Source: James Ross (AAP)

Learn about the Indian Kappa and Delta Covid variants that are spreading around Melbourne these days and their severity.


SBS Sinhala discusses with Dr. Mrs. Chandrika Perera (Consultant -Microbiologist in Melbourne).


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Why are the two Indian Covid variants spreading in Melbourne more dangerous than the original virus? | SBS Sinhala