Delta plus variant के हो? यसले कस्तो असर गर्छ? यो कहाँ कहाँ फैलिएको- सामान्य जानकारी!
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Date: 2021-06-27

The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 delta variant, first seen in India, is "the most transmissible of the variants identified so far," and warned it is now spreading in at least 85 countries.What should I know about the delta variant? It's a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries since it was first detected in India. It got its name from the World Health Organization, which names notable variants after letters of the Greek alphabet.How dangerous is the Delta variant?Not only is it spreading fast, but the Delta variant is also considered more dangerous. It's causing more severe sickness and hitting younger people particularly hard.How contagious is Delta variant?The delta variant appears to be even more contagious than the alpha strain. A study by Public Health England suggests delta is 60% more transmissible than alpha.Can I get Delta variant if already had Covid?The Delta variant originated in India. Levine says people who have already had COVID should be protected against it, but that it's not guaranteed. She also says researchers don't yet know if it's more dangerous for young people. She advises both groups to get vaccinated.What are the symptoms of Delta variant?The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading, and the measures governments have to take to stop it. It has also changed the symptoms with a headache, sore throat and runny nose now the most commonly reported.Does the Delta variant of Covid-19 cause more severe symptoms?WHO officials have said there were reports that the delta variant also causes more severe symptoms, but that more research is needed to confirm those conclusions. Still, there are signs the delta strain could provoke different symptoms than other variants.Where is the COVID-19 Delta variant from?The variant, first identified in India, is the most contagious yet and, among those not yet vaccinated, may trigger serious illness in more people than other variants do, say scientists tracking the spread of infection.Is the Delta variant more common?In April 2021, the delta variant became the most commonly spread variant that caused new COVID-19 cases in India. Since then, this variant has been reported in 80 countries, according to the WHO Trusted Source.Where did Delta variant come from?Delta, also known as B.1.617.2, belongs to a viral lineage first identified in India during a ferocious wave ofinfections there in April and May. The lineage grew rapidly in some parts of the country, and showed signs of partial resistance to vaccines.Can the coronavirus disease spread through feces? The risk of catching the COVID-19 virus from the faeces of an infected person appears to be low.There is some evidence that the COVID-19 virus may lead to intestinal infection and be present in faeces. Approximately 2−10% of cases of confirmed COVID-19 disease presented with diarrhoea (2−4), and two studies detected COVID-19 viral RNA fragments in the faecal matter of COVID-19 patients (5,6).Is the Delta variant spreading in Europe?The Delta variant is spreading elsewhere in Europe, albeit more slowly. Germany is maintaining some social-distancing measures for now, including mandating medical masks in closed public spaces and on public transport.How do viruses get their name?Viruses are named based on their genetic structure to facilitate the development of diagnostic tests, vaccines and medicines. Virologists and the wider scientific community do this work, so viruses are named by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses .Can COVID-19 spread in hot and humid climates?From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in all areas including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands.Is Covishield effective against Delta variant?Covaxin,Covishield effective against Delta variant, says Health Secretary. Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that both the Indian vaccines — Covaxin and Covishield — are effective against Delta Plus variant of Covid-19.Will climate change make COVID-19 worse?There is no evidence of a direct connection between climate change and the emergence or transmission of COVID-19 disease. As the disease is now well established in the human population, efforts should focus on reducing transmission and treating patients.Which vaccine is effective against Delta variant?COVID-19 vaccines made by AstraZeneca and the Pfizer-BioNTech alliance remain broadly effective against Delta and Kappa variants of the COVID-19 causing virus, which were first identified in India, according to a scientific study, underpinning a continued push to deliver the shots.