Covid-19 delta plus variant : Symptoms, causes and prevention

Posted By Suborna Fermi Posted on Dec 02, 2021

The second wave of Covid- 19 is not completely over, yet another delta variant of Covid-19 officially known as B.1.617.2 has been discovered. Now it has spread all over around the world. This delta plus strain of Covid-19 is super contagious.

The delta plus strain was first discovered in India, in December 2020. Experts say this strain is more contagious than the alpha variant. Delta plus strain also consists of K417N mutation, which has been found earlier in Alpha and Beta strain. Research found that the delta plus strain is infecting people who were previously infected with Covid-19 or those who have weak immune systems.

Symptoms of delta plus strain

The symptoms of delta plus variants are close to other strains of Covid-19. The symptoms are

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Dry cough
• Shortness of breath
• Sore throat
• Runny nose
• Loss of smell and taste
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Abdominal pain
• Skin rash
• discoloration of fingers and toes
• Inflammation in the eyes
• Loss of speech
• Confusion
• Chest pain

Causes of delta plus variant

There is no proper information from where this virus originated. The main reason why this variant is spreading all over the world is because the virus spreads through close contact with each other, the virus invades into one’s body and infect the respiratory system. Another aspect of how this virus spreads is touching an infected or unknown person and touching object which may carry the viruses.

Precautions

To prevent yourself from getting Delta plus virus, here are some suggestions you can follow:

• Get fully vaccinated: The most important part is to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible. If you had taken your first dose of Covid vaccine, go get the 2nd dose also, when it is your turn.
• Wear a mask: In this pandemic you should wear a mask outdoors as well as indoors, if there is any unknown person. Be sure to cover your nose and mouth with the mask in any public transport including buses, trains, etc.
• Maintain 6 feet distance: Steer clear of close contact with people, who are unwell. Try to maintain 6 feet distance with unknown people.
• Wash hands: Wash your hands with soap or hand wash often. Especially after coughing or sneezing, using the restroom, touching pets or animals, touching someone who is sick. As well as before eating or cooking and touching your face.
• Use hand sanitizer: Always carry an alcohol based sanitizer for that time when soap and water is not accessible.
• Disinfect surfaces: Do clean and disinfect your household surfaces daily including door knobs, countertops, desks, handles, keys, toilets, faucets and sinks.

Make use of all these Instructions to prevent the Delta plus variant. Although, Delta plus is not a cause of trouble right now in India. However, if you experience any of the corona symptoms, then fetch to the nearest healthcare center as soon as possible.