Kazakhstan reports possible coronavirus Delta variant

AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan revealed possible mutated coronavirus similar to the Delta strain (Indian variant). Kazakhstan is yet to confirm the mutation and whether it belongs to the Delta strain after whole genome sequencing.
Delta coronavirus strain is 60% more contagious than the other detected strains, 5-6 people get infected from 1 person, while the other strains infect 3-4 people. This variant has a shorter incubation period of up to 7 days.
Sore throat, runny nose, fever and headaches are more common among people who have contracted the coronavirus Delta variant.
According to the World Health Organization, as of June 20, the Delta variant has been identified in 74 countries worldwide.