Suara.com – The Indian variant of the Corona Virus, also known as varian Delta have entered Indonesia. Virus Corona varian Delta This is called the most worrying because the transmission process is very fast. Then is there Characteristics of people who are susceptible to being infected with the delta variant of the corona virus?
Characteristics of people who are susceptible to infection with the Delta variant of the Corona Virus
The delta variant is more contagious than other coronavirus variants. This virus can make patients feel moderate to severe symptoms that require hospitalization.
It is known, this Delta variant was first discovered in India at the end of last year. This variant is also the trigger for the explosion COVID-19 for the second time in India.
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1. People in Low Vaccination Areas
Apart from India, the Delta variant has now spread to various other countries, including Indonesia. The World Health Organization or WHO said that this Delta variant is a mutation of the Corona virus that transmits the fastest.
The WHO also said that the Delta variant would more quickly infect the most vulnerable people. The people who are most susceptible to infection are people who are in areas with low vaccination rate.
2. People with Young age
In addition, according to Public Health England, this delta variant of the corona virus is also able to quickly infect people who are still young. People who have not been vaccinated are also very susceptible to infection with this virus.
In fact, people who have been vaccinated are also recommended to vaccinate again for the second or even third time to increase effectiveness or maintain body immunity.
3. People who Not vaccinated
The latest data published by the UK legislature states that of the 92,029 cases of infection with the Delta variant analyzed from February to mid-June, 82,500 of them infected patients under the age of 50.
In addition, about 53,822 cases of the delta variant coronavirus were found in unvaccinated patients. Meanwhile, for those aged over 50 years, only a small fraction of this virus variant was found, namely 976 of the total cases.
Symptoms of the Delta Variant of Covid-19
The most common symptoms of the delta variant of Covid-19 experienced by patients are sore throat, headache, severe flu, and dizziness. Here are the details:
- Stomach ache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Gag
- Hearing disorders
- Joint pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Joint pain
- Cold fever
The delta variant corona virus also attacks children with some special symptoms. According to the Director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the delta variant of Covid-19 can be transmitted more easily to children, especially those who are not vaccinated.
“This virus (Covid-19 delta variant) spreads more quickly, therefore, children will be more likely to be infected compared to the Alpha variant,” Fauci (23/6/2021) told CBS This Morning.
Adapted from from The Sun, experts then advise parents to be more vigilant Symptoms of the delta variant of Covid-19 in children them, namely:
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Fever
- Sore throat/cold
- Loss of appetite
Meanwhile, experts said that the symptoms of the delta variant Covid-19 for those aged over 40 years were more likely to experience:
- Headache
- Cold
- Sneeze.
This is information about the characteristics of people who are susceptible to being infected with the delta variant of the corona virus. Pay attention to the symptoms of the delta variant Covid-19 in both children and adults. Keep the health protocols and register immediately and participate in the covid-19 vaccination.
Contributors: Ulil Azmi |
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