All the existing vaccines currently protect against heavy forms of coronavirus caused by Delta-Range (“Indian” strain), subject to the full vaccination course, the head of the Technical Group of Emergency Diseases of WHO Maria Van Kerkhov said.
“With regard to the effectiveness of vaccines, we know that in relation to all the options causing anxiety, including the Delta version, vaccines remain effective against severe forms of the disease and mortality. So this is a very good sign. But we need to enter two doses. (Vaccines) to provide a full level of protection. We really see a decrease in the effectiveness of one dose, and therefore it is really necessary that those who got the first dose get a second dose, “RIA Novosti reports.
According to Wang Kerkhov, now there are no confirmations that “delta” -variant causes an increase in mortality. However, WHO has not enough data about it to make final conclusions.
“We know that in one study conducted in Scotland, recently there was a suggestion of increased risk of hospitalization, but this is a preliminary work that is held in one country and requires further study to better understand the consequences and seriousness. We do not have signs Increase mortality from the Delta version, but, again, we still study this option, because it circulates around the world, “said the representative of the organization.
Meanwhile, the “Delta” of the Coronavirus has already revealed 92 countries. In WHO, it was noted that this option “demonstrated increased transmissions”, and it causes anxiety.