DeltaVariant is MORE transmissible than MERS, SARS, Ebola, Seasonal Flu and Smallpox

DeltaVariant is MORE transmissible tha MERS, SARS, Ebola, Seasonal Flu and Smallpox


some of the CDC data that was looked at and published by washingtonpost to make the recommendations to re-implement masks earlier this week.Note that the DeltaVariant is MORE transmissible than MERS,SARS, Ebola, Seasonal Flu and the Flu of 1918.Smallpox

DeltaVariant associated with lower Ct value in breakthrough cases, longer duration of Ct < 30, and higher risk of re-infecton

Breakthrough cases of DeltaVariant have ~ 10 fold increase in viral load compared to alpha or other lineages 

DeltaVariant may cause more severe disease based on information from Canada Singapore and Scotland. 

DeltaVariant has increased transmissibility and may cause more severe disease Individuals infected with the DeltaVariant may have higher viral load and shed longer compared to original strains. 

Experts opinion that the daltaVariant easily infects non-vaccinated individuals. And Delta variant is capable of infecting fully vaccinated people also

Hence, it is essential for those who have been vaccinated twice also should take precautions and remain alert about the Delta variant.