Read as “Covid-delta.” Also known as the B.1.617.2 or “Delta” variant. The Indian variant, which is responsible for the second, third, or fourth wave now sweeping many countries, carries 2.61 times the risk of hospitalization within 14 days compared to the UK’s “Alpha” variant.
A recent study shows that 73% of Covid-𝛿 cases are in unvaccinated people, compared to only 3.7% in people who have been fully jabbed, which suggests that it pays to be inoculated to avoid being infected or reinfected.
by MathPlus June 18, 2021
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