COVID-19: Delta strain shocks in China: 483 infected since July 21
China’s containment measures:
The Chinese government curbed the spread of Delta strains in Guangdong in June.
However, the scale of this infection is much larger than before.
Spread of Delta strains:
The current spread of the Delta strain has been 483 since it began on July 21st.
It has already exceeded the cumulative number of infected people from January to May this year.
As of the afternoon of August 3:
The infection has spread to 15 of the 31 provinces (provinces and municipalities) in China.
Yale University Public Health
Associate Professor Chen Shi:
If it spreads to so many provinces, it will be extremely difficult to control.
It’s a shock to the rest of the world.
Even China has been breached by Delta stocks.
The lesson is very heavy.
We are not in a situation where we can relax our vigilance.
Efficacy of Chinese vaccine:
Challenges for China:
The efficacy of Chinese vaccines against Delta strains is weaker than other vaccines.
Health officials are currently considering giving a third boost to people with weak immunity and the elderly.
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