Is the Delta Plus Variant (B.1.617.2/AY1) more serious than the Delta Variant?
When initially identified, the Delta Plus Variant was flagged as a Variant of Concern and was expected to be equally or possibly more pathogenic than the Delta Variant strain. However, a low proportion of global sequences suggest that Delta Plus has reduced transmissibility. Preliminary data shows t...
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University of New South Wales,
2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | When initially identified, the Delta Plus Variant was flagged as a Variant of Concern and was expected to be equally or possibly more pathogenic than the Delta Variant strain. However, a low proportion of global sequences suggest that Delta Plus has reduced transmissibility. Preliminary data shows that existing vaccines are still effective against Delta Plus variant. Continued surveillance is needed for early identification of more virulent strains of SARS-CoV-2 virus. |
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| Item Description: | 2652-0036 10.31646/gbio.139 |