In people infected with the Indian variant of the Coronavirus SARS-COV-2 (“Delta” -stamm), two times higher probability of being hospitalized than those who are infected with “Alpha” -SMM (British version). Specialists of the public health service of England and Cambridge University came to this conclusion, their research published The Lancet magazine.
The study was conducted from March 29 to May 23, 2021, scientists studied data 43.3 thousand patients with coronavirus in England. 8.6 thousand people were infected with the Indian strain SARS-COV-2, 34.6 thousand – British. The average age of the subjects amounted to 31 years.
“This study showed a higher risk of hospitalization or appealing for emergency assistance for patients with COVID-19 infected with Delta-Range, compared with those who are infected with” Alpha “-varita” – quotes RBC report.
Report authors warn that the outbreak of the Indian strain among the population not vaccinated from coronavirus will lead to a heavier load on the health system.
“We already know that vaccination offers excellent protection against Delta strain, and since this option accounts for more than 98% of COVID-19 cases in the UK, it is vital that those who have not received two doses of vaccine make it As soon as possible, “said one of the authors of Research Gavin Damprara.