Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said this was confirmed through genome sequencing of samples conducted by seven laboratories, including the Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI).
"As of yesterday, a total of 5,651 samples have been analysed and 3,885 samples were identified as Delta type variant, while two samples were identified from the subvariant AY4.2 which was detected last month,” he told reporters after attending MYHackathon 2020 graduation ceremony at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) here on Wednesday (Dec 1).
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