Recent recommendations indicate that even those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 should don masks to safeguard against the Delta variant. Just when we thought we were moving past the pandemic, the Delta variant has thrown us back into uncertainty. This strain, currently prevalent in the U.K. and shown to infect shoppers in a mall within moments of brief contact in New South Wales, Australia, is significantly more contagious than earlier variants. Consequently, the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) is urging vaccinated individuals to resume wearing masks.
According to the W.H.O., as reported by The New York Times, fully vaccinated people should maintain their mask usage and continue taking precautions. It’s essential to consider that the W.H.O. prioritizes global health, and many countries lack the same vaccine access that the U.S. enjoys. On Monday, The New York Times also noted that the CDC has no immediate plans to alter its mask mandate, allowing vaccinated individuals considerable freedom in going maskless almost everywhere. However, in contrast, Los Angeles County, the most densely populated county in the U.S., has recently advised all vaccinated residents to revert to mask-wearing in indoor public spaces, just two weeks after lifting the mask mandate for vaccinated individuals. This recommendation is not enforced as a mandate but rather a request to curb the Delta variant’s spread.
While some U.S. officials anticipate Delta outbreaks in areas with lower vaccination rates, the implications for those in higher vaccination zones remain unclear. The variant is relatively new in the U.S., and information is evolving rapidly. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, indicated that while the Delta variant may not spread uniformly, certain regions will likely experience concentrated outbreaks, particularly in states like Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Wyoming, where less than 35% of the population is fully vaccinated.
Epidemiologist and health economist, Sarah Blake, who gained attention during the pandemic for her cautious updates, warns against underestimating the Delta variant’s threat. The most effective way to combat this variant—and the emerging Delta Plus variant—is to ensure widespread vaccination. This is a firm “No Thank You” to those who had the chance to get vaccinated but chose not to.
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