The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is now the dominant strain in Egypt, the country’s health minister said Thursday..
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Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar said the Delta variant — first identified in India — now accounts for 80% of all COVID-19 cases in the country..
The Delta variant is more transmissible than previous strains of the virus and has been linked to more severe illness. It is also more resistant to vaccines, although vaccines remain effective in preventing serious illness and death..
Abdel-Ghaffar said the increase in Delta variant cases is a major concern for Egypt, which is already struggling to contain the pandemic. He urged Egyptians to get vaccinated and to continue following public health measures such as wearing masks and social distancing..
**Egypt’s COVID-19 situation**.
Egypt has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The country has reported over 300,000 cases and over 17,000 deaths..
The Delta variant is believed to have been responsible for a recent surge in cases in Egypt. The country reported over 1,000 new cases per day in July, up from a few hundred cases per day in June..
The Egyptian government has imposed a number of measures to try to contain the pandemic, including a nighttime curfew and restrictions on public gatherings. The government has also launched a mass vaccination campaign, but only about 10% of the population has been fully vaccinated..
**The Delta variant**.
The Delta variant is a highly contagious strain of the coronavirus that was first identified in India in December 2020. The variant is now the dominant strain in many countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada..
The Delta variant is more transmissible than previous strains of the virus and can spread more easily through close contact. It is also more resistant to vaccines, although vaccines remain effective in preventing serious illness and death..
People who are infected with the Delta variant are more likely to experience severe illness, including pneumonia and respiratory failure. They are also more likely to be hospitalized and to die from COVID-19..
**Vaccines**.
Vaccines are the best way to protect against the Delta variant and other strains of the coronavirus. Vaccines are effective in preventing serious illness and death, and they can also help to reduce the spread of the virus..
The Egyptian government has launched a mass vaccination campaign, but only about 10% of the population has been fully vaccinated. The government is urging Egyptians to get vaccinated as soon as possible..
**Other preventive measures**.
In addition to getting vaccinated, there are a number of other things that people can do to protect themselves from the Delta variant and other strains of the coronavirus. These include:.
– Wearing a mask when in public.
– Maintaining social distance.
– Washing your hands frequently.
– Avoiding large gatherings.
– Staying home if you are sick.
By following these measures, you can help to protect yourself and others from the Delta variant and other strains of the coronavirus..
