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Delta COVID-19 Variant Can Spread Like Chickenpox, Cause More Severe Infections, Experts Warn

Delta COVID-19 Variant Can Spread Like Chickenpox, Cause More Severe Infections, Experts Warn
Delta COVID-19 Variant Can Spread Like Chickenpox, Cause More Severe Infections, Experts Warn

The Delta variant -- originally known as B.1.617.2 is the possible variant of COVID-19 which was behind the ferocious second wave of coronavirus in India. The new variant is currently the dominant strain worldwide which is present in more than 100 countries.

Written by Satata Karmakar |Updated : August 2, 2021 10:16 AM IST

As the Delta COVID-19 variant strengthens its grip worldwide, experts have warned that the virus variant can spread like chickenpox and has the ability to cause severe health complications. "The Delta variant of the coronavirus may cause more severe illness than all other known versions of the virus and spread as easily as chickenpox," the US health authority said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also stated that first identified in India, Delta COVID-19 variant is highly transmissible and can evade the immunity of the fully vaccinated people at the same rate as unvaccinated people. In its latest study, the CDC has stated that vaccinated people who got infected with Covid-19 or the so-called breakthrough infections carry about the same amount of the coronavirus as those who are unvaccinated.

DELTA COVID-19 VARIANT TEN TIMES MORE INFECTIOUS

The Delta variant -- originally known as B.1.617.2 is the possible variant of COVID-19 which was behind the ferocious second wave of coronavirus in India. The new variant is currently the dominant strain worldwide which is present in more than 100 countries.

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WHY IS THE DELTA VARIANT MORE TRANSMISSIBLE?

According to the researchers, infection with the Delta variant produces virus amounts in the airways that are tenfold higher than what is seen in people infected with the Alpha variant, which is also highly contagious. Following a sudden surge in the number of cases infected with the delta COVID-19 variant, the CDC has recommended indoor masks for everyone (even those who are fully vaccinated). The agency cited the risk of the spread of the highly contagious delta variant, even among vaccinated people.

SHOULD YOU STILL TAKE THE VACCINE SHOTS?

Yes, even though the studies have claimed that the delta COVID-19 variant can possibly evade immunity even for a fully vaccinated individual, experts are stating that taking vaccines can reduce the severity of the virus infection. "Vaccines prevent more than 90 per cent of severe disease, but maybe less effective at preventing infection or transmission," it reads. "Therefore, more breakthrough and more community spread despite vaccination," a document by the CDC stated.

(With inputs from Agencies)