Delta strain is clinically more severe, especially for kids. Such a statement made today the Head of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health.

“Just like in all European countries, the circulation of Delta strain in Georgia is increasing. We are a member of the global world, borders are open, air or land traffic is allowed, so we can’t guarantee that the strain won’t spread. The forecast is that in mid-August, or at the end of August, the Delta strain will completely replace the British variant circulating in Europe.

We had 25 more cases of Delta last week, while 52 cases have been confirmed so far. A child transferred from Abkhazia, infected with Delta, is in a serious condition in a hospital. Another child is infected with Alpha, or so-called British strain.

Alpha and Delta strains are more easily spread in children. Delta is more severe clinically. The main sources of transmission among kids are parents. Therefore, the main recommendation is that all parents be vaccinated twice so that their children do not get infected”, - explained Amiran Gamkrelidze.