ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – In an effort to better inform residents of the COVID 19 Delta variant, the Allegan County Health Department has issued the following tips in a statement issued last week (Aug. 4, 2021) :
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Get back on track with routine vaccinations. “August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of life, including your ability to attend important appointments and receive routine vaccinations. During NIAM, we encourage you to talk to your doctor, nurse or healthcare professional to ensure you and your family are protected against serious diseases by getting caught up on routine vaccination.”
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Some key points to know. “Delta is more contagious than smallpox and is as contagious as chickenpox. On average, one person will infect 8-10 other people with Delta. This is much higher than previous variants. The vaccinated can spread the virus. Masks work and are needed to lessen the spread of COVID-19. Vaccines continue to protect against severe disease. There are more breakthrough cases with Delta, but they’re still very rare. Breakthrough cases continue to be more mild than unvaccinated cases. ACHD requests samples sequenced for variants by the State Bureau of Laboratory on identified breakthrough cases and cases with recent travel history.
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COVID 19 cases associated with summer events. “As summer is in full throttle and many large gathering events have happened, we continue to see COVID-19 outbreaks emerge from large gathering events. If you’ve recently attended a large gathering, it is encouraged to get tested for COVID-19, especially if you are experiencing symptoms.”
For more from the Allegan County Health Department, click here.
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