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Getting Ahead of the Delta Variant

Getting Ahead of the Delta Variant

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The Delta variant of Covid-19 has now been detected in all fifty states and is highly transmissible.

Avera Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kevin Post says while the vaccine provides good protection, there is a small chance of infection from this variant..

Post says there is some concern that those vaccinated could carry the variant and infect others…..

Post says there are markers they are watching for….

Post says there could be a spike in infections and hospitalizations early this fall.

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