Vaccines are still beating the variants, but the unvaccinated world is being pummeled. Ed Yong shares three simple rules that underscore the danger of Delta, the name for the B.1.617.2. variant, a SARS-CoV-2 mutation <Link>.
Source: The Atlantic, July 1, 2021. Link. Even highly vaccinated nations should continue investing in other measures that can control COVID-19 but have been inadequately used such as: improved ventilation, widespread rapid tests, smarter contact tracing, better masks, places in which sick people can isolate, and policies like paid sick leave.
The more infections are permitted; the more probable immune escape becomes.” – Ravindra Gupta
Also see: How dangerous is the new Delta Plus variant? Here’s what we know, National Geographic, July 2, 2021. Link.
INSIGHTS: Animal health pros have experience with disease breaks and spread when sound prevention protocols are ignored. As much as we relish returning to group gatherings and hugs, we can help assert our prevention mindsets as effectively within our own species as we do with other animals.