The variant is going to increase case numbers, but more vaccines will help to limit the damage, Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology at DCU, said on the InFocus podcast on Independent.ie. Prof Loscher says half of the Delta variant cases are in people under the age of 34 and there is twice the risk of hospitalisation. An Irish journalist in London who is currently sick with the Delta variant says people need to be aware of the danger. "You don’t want this variant getting in, getting a stranglehold and getting hold of people,” he tells the podcast. Mr Brady believes he contracted the Delta variant and his symptoms include congested lungs and increased heart beat.

Source: Irish Independent June 29, 2021 04:52 UTC