Skip to main content

Delta Variant Produces Similar Viral Loads in Vaccinated, Unvaccinated: CDC Study

Washington: The Delta variant of COVID-19 produces similar amounts of virus in vaccinated and unvaccinated people if they get infected, showed a new study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday. The CDC study focused on 469 COVID-19 cases identified among Massachusetts residents who had travelled to Barnstable County, a summer vacation destination, during July 3 to 17, the Xinhua news agency reported.

A total of 346 cases, about 74 per cent, occurred in fully vaccinated people, according to the study.

Testing identified the Delta variant in 90 per cent of specimens from 133 patients.

Cycle threshold values were similar among specimens from patients who were fully vaccinated and those who were not, according to the study.

The study demonstrated that Delta infection resulted in similarly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in vaccinated and unvaccinated people, said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.

“High viral loads suggest an increased risk of transmission and raised concern that, unlike with other variants, vaccinated people infected with Delta can transmit the virus,” she said.

Walensky said that this finding is concerning and was a pivotal discovery leading to CDC’s updated mask recommendation.

The CDC updated its masking recommendation on Tuesday, urging vaccinated Americans to resume wearing masks in schools and in public indoor spaces in Covid-19 hot spots across the country.

“The masking recommendation was updated to ensure the vaccinated public would not unknowingly transmit virus to others, including their unvaccinated or immunocompromised loved ones,” she said.

The CDC suggested jurisdictions to consider expanded prevention strategies, including universal masking in indoor public settings, particularly for large public gatherings that include travellers from many areas with differing levels of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

(With inputs from IANS)



source https://www.india.com/news/world/delta-variant-produces-similar-viral-loads-in-vaccinated-unvaccinated-cdc-study-4854360/

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Weekly RT-PCR Mandatory For Unvaccinated Employees In Kerala. Details Here

Thiruvananthapuram : In an effort to make everyone get vaccinated, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said anyone not following COVID prevention measures, like vaccination, will not be provided free treatment. He also said that non-vaccinated teachers and employees who work from offices or interact with public will have to submit weekly results of RT-PCR tests. “No more free treatment for those who do not cooperate with Covid prevention measures. Non vaccinated teachers and employees who work from offices or interact with public, will have to submit weekly results of RT-PCR tests, paid for by themselves, to ensure safety of all,” Vijayan said in a tweet. No more free treatment for those who do not cooperate with Covid prevention measures. Non vaccinated teachers and employees who work from offices or interact with public, will have to submit weekly results of RTPCR tests, paid for by themselves, to ensure safety of all. — Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) November ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Toyota Yaris Discontinued In India, Competition Lessens For Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially discontinued the Toyota Yaris from the Indian market. The mid-size sedan rivalled the likes of the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Vento. With the Toyota Yaris axed, the automaker’s product portfolio now includes the Toyota Glanza, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Toyota Innova Crysta, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Camry and Toyota Vellfire. With four variants (J, G, V and VX) on offer, the Toyota Yaris was available at a starting price of Rs 9.16 lakh (ex-showroom). It employed a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder inline dual VVT-i petrol engine that developed 107PS of maximum power and 140Nm of peak torque. The transmission options included a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed CVT-i automatic. According to reports, Toyota Kirloskar Motor will introduce a rebadged version of the Ciaz in the Indian market and it might be christened as Belta. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz-based Toyota Belta will be the third vehicle after the Maruti Suzu...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tamil Nadu YouTuber Held For Controversial Tweet On Coonoor air crash

Chennai: A YouTuber named Maridhas has been arrested by the Tamil Nadu police from his residence in Madurai for his controversial tweet on the IAF chopper crash near Coonoor on Wednesday, in which India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other armed forces personnel were killed. In the tweet, which he later deleted, Maridhas asked whether Tamil Nadu was turning into Kashmir under DMK rule. He also said in a separate tweet that cadres and sympathisers of DMK made fun of the passing away of General Rawat, adding that DMK was the first choice for separatist forces. BJP cadres had blocked the entry of police to his residence at Surya Nagar in Maduria and the police had to use force to take him into custody. Maridhas has been charged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code by the Cyber Police. source https://www.india.com/news/india/tamil-nadu-youtuber-held-for-controversial-tweet-on-coonoor-air-crash-5132165/
Post a Comment
Read more