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In reply to the discussion: Gamma variant could have 'high attack rate even in fully vaccinated people' - new study (UK: Express [View all]WhiteTara
(29,692 posts)44. It's taking hold in Illinois
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Gamma Variant Cases Still Exceed Delta In Illinois, But Delta Surging As COVID-19 Cases Climb Again
CHICAGO (CBS) As COVID-19 cases are rising again in Illinois, while the more contagious Delta variant might not yet be the most common strain of the virus, its spreading quickly, and officials believe its responsible for the latest uptick.
We are sounding the alarm today because we are starting to see this uptick, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said at City Hall Tuesday. An increase that we believe is because of the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19.
But the sound of music will still race through Grant Park next week, and so will an expected 100,000 Lollapalooza attendees. Lightfoot said she does not have second thoughts about green-lighting it despite an uptick in COVID cases.
As of Monday, Illinois had a total of 10,592 COVID-19 variant cases. That is twice as many as it had on May 11.
Im a little concerned about what the future could hold, said Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
It should spread nicely in the next couple of weeks.
Gamma Variant Cases Still Exceed Delta In Illinois, But Delta Surging As COVID-19 Cases Climb Again
CHICAGO (CBS) As COVID-19 cases are rising again in Illinois, while the more contagious Delta variant might not yet be the most common strain of the virus, its spreading quickly, and officials believe its responsible for the latest uptick.
We are sounding the alarm today because we are starting to see this uptick, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said at City Hall Tuesday. An increase that we believe is because of the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19.
But the sound of music will still race through Grant Park next week, and so will an expected 100,000 Lollapalooza attendees. Lightfoot said she does not have second thoughts about green-lighting it despite an uptick in COVID cases.
As of Monday, Illinois had a total of 10,592 COVID-19 variant cases. That is twice as many as it had on May 11.
Im a little concerned about what the future could hold, said Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
It should spread nicely in the next couple of weeks.
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Gamma variant could have 'high attack rate even in fully vaccinated people' - new study (UK: Express [View all]
DemocraticPatriot
Jul 2021
OP
no, the delta varient attacks everyone, just a higher percentage of unvaccinated
Shellback Squid
Jul 2021
#1
Until the data shows vaxed isn't working to prevent bedding and death?!?! Not going to wear two seat
uponit7771
Jul 2021
#24
You've heard of the Gamma variant for ages, but by its more common name (P.1 aka Brazilian variant)
Celerity
Jul 2021
#18
I have always used the Pango names, not the Greek letters, BUT Delta has changed it for me
Celerity
Jul 2021
#22
**THERE WERE NO SERIOUS ILLNESSES and ZERO HOSPITALIZATIONS among the miners!**
hlthe2b
Jul 2021
#27
Please read my post #27 and others from informed posters on this thread, rather than freak out.
hlthe2b
Jul 2021
#32
You are making an argument I am NOT making myself. Posting something so that others can correct
hlthe2b
Jul 2021
#37