The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan revealed the probability of circulation of the "Indian" strain

In connection with the spread of the "Delta" strain in the world, the Ministry of Health conducted a PCR screening of positive laboratory samples obtained from patients with CVI.
As of July 1, 2021, a PCR screening of 414 samples was carried out to detect the Indian strain. According to the results, the Indian strain was detected in 48.3% in all regions and cities of Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Shymkent.
The final confirmation of the presence of the mutation and its belonging to the "Delta" strain will be determined after the completion of genome-wide DNA sequencing of the samples.
The features of the Delta strain clinic are a reduction in the incubation period to 5 days, intestinal symptoms prevail, rapid progression of the disease, an increase in the number of sick people of younger age, a more severe course among children and pregnant women.
In this regard, the Ministry of Health asks Kazakhstanis to take care of their health and the health of their loved ones.
The only way to protect against infection is a completed course of vaccination against COVID-19.
At the same time, in order to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, it is necessary to comply with all preventive measures: wearing masks, observing social distance, hand hygiene, airing rooms, etc.
According to the World Health Organization, as of July 1, 2021, the "Delta" strain of SARS-CoV-2 was detected in 96 countries around the world.

Source: Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan