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The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) was a variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It was first detected in India on 5 October 2020. The Delta variant was named on 31 May 2021 and had spread to over 179 countries by 22 November 2021.
Jul 14, 2021 · Delta is believed to be the most transmissible variant yet. It may also be able to partially evade the antibodies made by the immune system after a coronavirus infection or vaccination....
The delta variant, which was first identified in India, now accounts for 25 percent of new Covid-19 cases in the U.S., and is on track to become the dominant version of the virus circulating in...
Jun 22, 2021 · The Delta Variant: What Scientists Know. The variant is spreading rapidly worldwide and fueling new outbreaks in the U.S., mainly among the unvaccinated. Share full article. Deserted streets in...
Oct 18, 2021 · Early in the infection, when people are most likely to be contagious, the Delta variant seems to replicate in amounts that are perhaps 1,000 times as much as those seen in people infected with...
The delta variant is concerning because it's more highly transmissible, but the good news is that the COVID-19 vaccine is still highly protective against getting infected or ending up in a hospital or dying from the infection.
Jun 29, 2021 · How Dangerous Is the Delta Variant, and Will It Cause a COVID Surge in the U.S.? A new, more transmissible form of SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly spreading in the country and poses a threat to...
Jun 9, 2021 · Singapore has found the Delta variant of the coronavirus to be the most prevalent among local cases of variants of concern (VOCs), according to health ministry data, highlighting its level of...
Jun 22, 2021 · The Delta variant has been linked to a resurgence of COVID-19 in Nepal, southeast Asia and elsewhere, but its UK spread has given scientists a clear picture of the threat it poses.
Jul 31, 2021 · Health officials around the world are adjusting their plans for combatting the coronavirus in light of the more infectious Delta variant — and evidence that even vaccinated people can spread it.
