Germany does not rule out the possibility of a new wave of the dangerous coronavirus Delta strain. This was stated by the Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach before the “Rainische Post” newspaper.
“The pandemic is not over yet. There will probably be a wave of Omicron in the fall. However, the more dangerous version of Delta may return,” Lauterbach said, citing a study by Israeli scientists that the Delta strain had been discovered. and in wastewater.
“We must be prepared for both scenarios,” the minister said. He clarified that vaccines are needed against both variants of the coronavirus, BTA notes.
In Germany, the sub-variant of Omicron BA.2 currently dominates. According to the latest weekly report from the Robert Koch Institute of Virology, the Delta variant, which is often associated with more serious consequences of the disease, is currently found only in rare cases.
In conclusion, Lauterbach called on the people of Germany to remain cautious.
“Even in the summer, we must remain vigilant,” the minister warned. According to him, this includes wearing protective masks on public transport and on airplanes.
“Anyone who is now misleading people that the coronavirus is in history will regret it bitterly in the autumn,” Lauterbach said.
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