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How contagious is Delta? How long are you infectious? Is it more deadly? A quick guide to the latest science

  • Written by: Lara Herrero, Research Leader in Virology and Infectious Disease, Griffith University
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Delta was recognised as a SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern in May 2021 and has proved extremely difficult to control in unvaccinated populations.

Delta has managed to out-compete other variants, including Alpha. Variants are classified as “of concern” because they’re either more contagious than the original, cause more...

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