Delta variant: 8 things you should know about this COVID-19 strain

A good summary of the Covid-19 Delta variant is found in this video and post from UC Davis Health. Key takeaways:

  1. Delta variant is highly contagious.

  2. Delta variant symptoms are the same.

  3. Delta variant is affecting unvaccinated people more.

  4. Breakthrough cases for vaccinated people are rare, but do happen.

  5. Delta variant could be catastrophic is some communities.

  6. Many unvaccinated patients with COVID-19 wish they had gotten the vaccine.

  7. Some experts are recommending to wear masks, even if you're fully vaccinated.

  8. More COVID-19 variants are likely to come.