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The Delta variant has accounted for 35,204 more Covid cases in the last week, reaching a total of 111,157, according to data published by Public Health England (PHE). Most of these cases have been reported in England, where there’s been a total of 102,019 cases. But which areas of England have had the most cases reported?
Dr Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, said in a statement: “Through the success of our vaccination programme, data suggest we have begun to break the link between cases and hospitalisations. This is hugely encouraging news, but we cannot become complacent.
“Two doses of vaccine are far more effective against COVID-19 than a single dose, so please make sure that you come forward to get your second dose as soon as you are invited.
“Whilst vaccines provide excellent protection, they do not provide total protection, so it is still as important as ever that we continue to exercise caution.”
What are the symptoms of the Delta variant?
The classic signs of coronavirus reported since the start of the pandemic are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
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But Professor Tim Spector, an epidemiologist and science writer, said since the start of May these symptoms are less common now.
The ZOE COVID app, which is in collaboration with King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, has been monitoring symptoms since the start of the pandemic.
And in its latest update, Professor Spector, who’s study lead, has now warned people to look out for other symptoms.
He said: “The data from the ZOE COVID Study has shown that there are over 20 different symptoms of COVID-19, not just the classic three: fever, cough and anosmia.
Professor Spector continued: “The earlier people can catch the infection, the quicker they can self-isolate until symptoms abate and stop the spread.
“We encourage anyone feeling under the weather to take a test as soon as they can and stay at home.”
Just as people were getting their heads around the Delta variant, reports have revealed another variant – the Delta plus – and now 42 cases have been found in the UK.
Studies are beginning to show this variant spreads more easily, binds more easily to lung cells, and is potentially resistant to monoclonal antibody therapy, which can help neutralise the virus.
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