The delta virus variant of the new coronavirus is already spreading throughout Europe and in our country. This virus mutant - previously called Indian - was identified last December, and then classified as high risk in March this year. The delta virus mutant is more contagious, spreads faster and causes allergy-like symptoms in addition to the usual symptoms. The virus mutant poses the greatest danger to those who have not yet been vaccinated.
The delta virus variant has an average incubation period of 4 days. So it is shorter than that of the wild virus, or that of the alpha (formerly British) virus mutant, which has an average incubation period of 6 days. Compared to the previous classic virus and its mutations, the delta variant is 60% more infectious and spreads faster.
The delta variant can cause symptoms different from the original, Wuhan , and its symptoms can also change somewhat.
With the delta variant, the loss of taste and smell is relatively rarer than with the infection caused by the alpha virus mutant, and respiratory, cold-like symptoms are more typical.
Compared to previous variants, infection with the delta variant most often causes headache, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, fever, lethargy and depression , but fever is still a common symptom. Gastrointestinal complaints: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea may also occur more often , and hearing related complaints: tinnitus, ringing in the ears, dizziness are also not uncommon. irritation, redness, swelling or discharge of the eyes is also typical .
A serious, even life-threatening condition develops more often in patients who suffer from some underlying chronic disease (high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, respiratory disease, tumor disease).
Due to the symptoms of the delta variant, it can easily be mistaken for an allergy , and in case of illness, it can easily appear to be a cold with a more severe course. If someone notices the symptoms, notify their family doctor and get tested, and do not go out into the community!
The new coronavirus has been part of our lives for more than a year and a half, and it can be seen that the virus is changing rapidly and increasingly dangerous mutations are spreading. The solution against the virus and its mutants is vaccination. Those who have not yet been vaccinated are at the greatest risk, so for them, the only way to be safe is to receive the vaccination. register for vaccination https://vakcinainfo.gov.hu/ . Vaccination applicants can also register for a specific time here: https://www.eeszt.gov.hu/hu/web/guest/covid-oltas-idopontfoglalas
Source: koronavirus.gov.hu
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