COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT

The Delta Variant is a mutated strain of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It has become the dominant strain in new outbreaks across the United States. It has proven to be more contagious, and in some cases evade protections offered by current vaccines.

WHAT CAN WE DO?

Get vaccinated. 90% of the people requiring hospitalization are unvaccinated. Studies suggest the vaccine can help you from getting seriously ill if infected. Call 907.852.9156 to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital.

WHERE DID IT COME FROM?

The Delta Variant was first discovered in India in December 2020. The country went from recording 10,000 daily cases in January 2021, and then peaked at 414,188 daily cases in May. The variant was discovered in the U.S. in March 2021.

IS IT MORE CONTAGIOUS?

The Delta Variant's incubation period is around 4 days, as opposed to 6. Therefore, an infected person becomes contagious sooner, and has the ability to infect more people.

DOES IT CAUSE MORE SERIOUS ILLNESS?

There is no definitive report that directly links the Delta Variant to cause more serious illness. Some studies suggest the viral load carried by infected patients is 1,000 times greater than previous versions of the virus.

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