Understanding the Delta Plus Variant

The video discusses the Delta Plus variant, known as B.1.617.2.1 or AY.1, highlighting its key mutation K417N, which affects the virus's spike protein and may increase resistance to monoclonal antibodies. It was detected in Indonesia in February 2021, with limited sequences compared to other variants. The government is urged to enhance genome sequencing and share data to manage the spread effectively.

What is the scientific classification of the Delta Plus variant?

• b16 1721 or ay1

• b14 662

• b17 1821

• b15 1621

Which mutation is the primary differentiator of the Delta Plus variant?

• Mutation k417 n

• Mutation k419 n

• Mutation k418 n

• Mutation k420 n

What is the potential risk of the k417 n mutation?

• Higher transmission and resistance to monoclonal antibodies

• Lower transmission

• No effect on antibodies

• Increased vaccine efficacy

When was the Delta Plus variant first detected in Indonesia?

• April 2021

• January 2021

• March 2021

• February 2021

Who is the independent bioinformatics researcher mentioned in the transcript?

• Jane Smith

• Ahmad Fauzi

• John Doe

• Sahal Sabilil Muttaqien

How many Delta Plus sequences were recorded in Indonesia by July 2018?

• 3655

• 953

• 1000

• 924

Which variant is referred to as the 'Indonesian variant'?

• b15 1621

• b16 1721

• b17 1821

• b14 662

What is the government's recommendation to handle the Delta Plus variant?

• Increase genomic sequencing

• Focus only on Delta variant

• Ignore the variant

• Reduce genomic sequencing

Why is it important to increase genomic sequencing according to the transcript?

• To limit public information

• To focus on urban areas

• To reduce costs

• To gather more data, especially from outside Java

What should the government regularly communicate to the public?

• Only vaccination rates

• Genomic sequencing results and variant dangers

• Only travel restrictions

• Only economic data