What is the Delta Variant?
We are all more than familiar with COVID-19 at this point, but some are still unsure what the Delta variant actually is. Delta is a mutation of the original SARS-CoV-2, it was first detected in India in late 2020, and was given the designation ‘Delta’ (also called B.1.617.2) by the World Health Organization on 31 May 2021.
It immediately caused concern to health professionals due to its higher infection rate. The first cases in the United States were also identified in May by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center who discovered two cases in North Texas using PCR testing. By 24 August 2021, it had spread to 163 countries and by July 1, it had been detected in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C.
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Another article ignoring the natural immunity aspect. Delta is already the dominate Covid variant, milder, but more contagious. More attention to the downside of the covid shots please, which in my view, exceeds any advantages, especially to kids.