Delta plus and long covid

The Delta Plus variant of COVID-19, first identified in India in 2020, has raised concerns as it has been recognized as a variant of concern by health authorities in India and Europe. This variant carries the typical mutations of Delta, along with an additional mutation known as K417N, which some experts suggest may increase transmissibility and resistance to monoclonal antibody therapy. However, the overall spread of this variant remains limited, and health officials are not overly concerned at this time.

Research published in Lancet Infectious Diseases highlights the impact of vaccination on long COVID. Data from the ZOE symptom tracker app indicates that fully vaccinated individuals are 31% less likely to experience acute COVID symptoms and 47% less likely to develop long COVID if infected. While the reduction in long COVID risk is notable, it still suggests that vaccinated individuals can contract the condition. The study also notes a shift in common symptoms among vaccinated individuals, with sneezing emerging as a unique symptom not typically seen in unvaccinated cases.

In Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces a significant shift in the country's approach to managing COVID-19, advocating for a gradual easing of lockdown measures as vaccination rates increase. Despite a history of strict lockdowns, the government plans to allow vaccinated individuals more freedoms while maintaining testing and tracing protocols. However, vaccination levels in Australia remain lower than in the UK and Europe, raising concerns about the potential consequences of this new strategy.

Delta plus, First identified in India in 2020Uploaded 04-09-21https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57564560India and Europe classified a new VOVAY.1, additional mutation K417N (Aldo found in Beta, SA stain)India says, spreads more easily, binds more easily to lung cells, potentially resistant to monoclonal antibody therapyNo data to be over concerned nowUSA, UK, Portugal, Switzerland, Japan, Poland, Nepal, Russia, ChinaLong covid and vaccinationhttps://covid.joinzoe.com/post/double-covid-vaccination-halves-risk-of-long-covidRisk factors and disease profile of post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infection in UK users of the COVID Symptom Study app: a prospective, community-based, nested, case-control studyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1473309921004606Double vaccination31% less likely to experience acute COVID symptoms47% less likely to get Long COVID if they become infected73% less likely to be hospitalisedMost common symptomsSimilar to unvaccinated adultsAnosmia, cough, fever, headaches, fatigueAll milder and less frequentlyHalf as likely to get multiple symptoms in the first week of illnessSneezing, only symptom more common in vaccinatedTim SpectorVaccinations are massively reducing the chances of people getting Long COVID in two ways. Firstly, by reducing the risk of any symptoms by 8 to 10 fold and then by halving the chances of any infection turning into Long COVID, if it does happen.We are encouraging people to get their 2nd jab as soon as they canSajid JavidCOVID-19 vaccines have saved more than 105,000 lives and prevented over 24 million infections in England aloneThis research is encouraging, suggesting vaccines are not only preventing deaths but could also help prevent some of the longer lasting symptoms80 long COVID assessment services have opened across EnglandIt is clear vaccines are building a wall of defence against the virus and are the best way to protect people from serious illnessAustraliahttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-58406526Prime Minister Scott MorrisonTime to leave lockdownsCome out of the cave, live with the virusRadical change from ‘fortress Australia’‘Covid zero’E.g. Melbourne, 200 days of lockdown over 2 yearsNowVaccinating factAll over 12yearsEase out of lockdownsVaccinated people, more freedomsContinue testing and tracingRetain low-level restrictions, mask-wearing, social distancingBorders open at 80% threshold double dosage?? DecemberProf Ivo Mueller, MelbourneThe plan that is proposed is actually very thoughtful and carefulIt's not 'Freedom Day, it's not let's throw everything out the window and go partyPredicted13 – 1,500 deaths in 6 months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices