Let's know today what is the Delta plus variant, its symptoms, and how deadly they are. In this article, we will also discuss where did this variant come from and how many cases have been reported in the US too.
What is the Sars-Cov-2 Delta variant?
According to Wikipedia, The new SARS-Cov-2 Delta variant is also known as lineage B. 1.617.2 which is a variant of B. 1.6.1.7 sars cov2.
This variant was first detected in India at the ending of 2020. The term Delta variant was coined by World Health Organization in May 2021.
As per the Washington Post news, research is still going on however people infected with this news strain reported having symptoms like headache, loss of taste n smell, runny nose, sore throat, etc.
Is Delta variant dangerous for vaccinated?
According to Forbes edition this month, the increase of infection rate affects the common people which also lead to more death. This new mutation has been reported more dangerous than the alpha variant.
The infected person hospitalization rate may be double times that of the earlier disease covid strain.
It is contiguous because of its infection severity. As per the WHO Delta reported 55 percent more transmittable than that of alpha which is 50 % more infectious than that of the Wuhan virus.
Because of its mutation nature which in simple terms the ability to replicates itself in few seconds of time. Thus evades the human body's immunity and infects it.
Can Delta variant infect vaccinated?
Yes, according to the news medical net website, it publishes that the Delta variant sars cov 2 outbreak.
Which covid19 variant is the most dangerous?
According to time.com news, Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National institute of allergy and infectious disease said the Delta variant is the most dangerous and greatest threat toward covid 19 containment efforts.
Can you contract the coronavirus disease from a package in the mail?
There is no such contract and it is unlikely to get infected or transmitted through domestic or international mail, home-delivered products, and packages.
Can I get this virus from food?
No-till now there is no such evidence that people get infected through eating food or handling eatable items. However, the virus is only transmitted when you touched such surfaces than to the mouth or inhaled the virus through the nose.
Can this disease spread through faeces?
According to cdc, there is an unclear condition of telling whether the virus contained in the faces is capable of spreading.
It is yet not confirmed till now.
Do fully vaccinated people need to quarantine when exposed to covid19?
The CDC article posted recently that fully vaccinated people with no covid symptoms need not stay in quarantine as there is a low risk of infection.
Should I stay at home if I was around someone with this disease but I am feeling fine?
In such a scenario, CDC suggested that if you are contracted with an infected or positive person then you should stay at home or self-quarantine somewhere for 14 days counting from the day you met the infected person.
Do you know staying at home helps to fight the virus and also stops transmission to other people?
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