Moscow. August 28. INTERFAX.RU – People infected with the COVID-19 delta strain are twice as likely to go to the hospital with it than those infected with other variations of the coronavirus, Sky News reports, citing a study by the University of Cambridge and public health professionals in England.
Epidemiologist Devin Gabrera, who participated in the study, added that “vaccinations offer excellent protection against the delta strain, and as this variant accounts for more than 98% of COVID-19 cases in the UK, it is vital that those who do not receive two doses of vaccine done as soon as possible. “
The delta variant was registered in India at the end of 2020, and studies have shown that it may be 50% more infectious than the alpha variant, which was first discovered in Kent, England, Sky News notes.
In this study, experts analyzed information on 43.3 thousand people infected in the period from March 29 to March 23, 2021.
Earlier in Scotland, they also conducted a study that showed that infection with the “delta” strain doubled the risks of severe disease.
