DELTA VARIANT

(B.1.617.2)
What do we need to know about it?
SJO2 ROMMEL C. CORPUZ
 What is Delta Variant?
● Delta variant was more infectious
and was leading to increased
transmissibility when compared to
other variants, even in vaccinated
individuals.
● Some data suggest the Delta variant
might cause more severe illness
than previous strains in
unvaccinated persons.
 What is Delta Variant?

● Unvaccinated people remain the

greatest concern.
● Fully vaccinated people with Delta
variant breakthrough infections can
spread the virus to others. However,
vaccinated people appear to be
infectious for a shorter period.
ETIOLOGY
The Delta variant was first
identified in India in December
2020 and led to major
outbreaks in the country.

It then spread rapidly and is

now reported in 104
countries, according to a
CDC tracker.

As of July 2021, DELTA is

regarded as the most
contagious form of the SARS-
CoV-2 coronavirus so far.
 EPIDEMIOLOGY
● Of the additional 182 Delta
● As of August variant cases, 112 are local
15, 2021, the cases, 36 are Returning
DOH, the UP- Overseas Filipinos (ROF),
PGC, and UP- and 34 cases are currently
NIH report the being verified if these are
detection of 182 local or ROF cases.
Delta
(B.1.617.2) ● This update brings the total
variant cases. Delta variant cases to 807.
 Prevention

Wash your hands Use soap Avoid crowds

Wear mask No handshakes Use sanitizer

#VACCINESWORK
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REFERENCES:

https://doh.gov.ph/ PREPARE ALL THE EQUIPMENTS

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/5-things-to-know-delta-variant-covid
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/)
https://www.who.int/