What is the delta variant, what are its symptoms and is it more contagious?

 

The Delta variant of Covid-19 detected in India is cited as the reason behind the increase in cases in some parts of the world.

The Delta variant is thought to have played an important role in the increase in cases in the UK in recent weeks. Moreover, this variant has become the dominant strain of coronavirus in the country.

It was announced that the Delta variant was also seen in Turkey. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, in a statement on 13 July, said that the number of provinces in Turkey where the Delta variant was detected increased to 36. Minister Koca stated that the Delta Plus variant was also seen in three cases in three provinces.

The Minister of Health, stating that the Delta variant tripled in a week with the latest data, warned of the 4th wave and said, "There is no such situation at the moment, but it does not mean that it will not happen," Koca said: The only condition for this to happen is vaccination. He said that it is possible to prevent the fourth wave by providing intensive vaccination and community immunity.