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Recent guidance indicates that even those who have been vaccinated should don masks to help shield against the COVID-19 Delta variant. Just as we thought we were moving past the pandemic, the Delta variant has pulled us back in. This variant, which is now the dominant strain in the U.K., has been shown to infect individuals rapidly, even with brief contact, as evidenced by a study from New South Wales, Australia. The highly contagious nature of the Delta variant has prompted the World Health Organization to recommend that vaccinated individuals resume wearing masks.
The World Health Organization, as reported by The New York Times, issued a statement last week advising that fully vaccinated people should continue to take precautions such as wearing masks. It’s important to note that the W.H.O. looks out for global health, where many countries lack the same level of vaccine access and uptake that is available in the United States. Meanwhile, on Monday, The New York Times highlighted that the CDC has no intention of changing its mask recommendations despite the rise of the Delta variant, allowing vaccinated individuals to remain largely mask-free in most settings.
Conversely, Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the U.S., has recently urged vaccinated residents to resume wearing masks in public indoor spaces, having only lifted its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals a mere two weeks prior. This new guidance from Los Angeles is more of a recommendation than a requirement, emphasizing the need to curb the spread of the Delta variant. Confusing? Absolutely. Unfortunately, mixed messages have become the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some U.S. officials are warning of potential Delta variant outbreaks in states with lower vaccination rates. Does that mean if you reside in areas with higher vaccination rates you can be less concerned? That remains uncertain. The Delta variant is still relatively new in the U.S., and information is evolving daily. CNN reported on Monday that Dr. Alex Morgan, a former health official, indicated that the Delta variant is not expected to spread uniformly across the country but will likely be concentrated in specific regions. Experts express particular concern for states like Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Wyoming, where less than 35% of the population is fully vaccinated.
Epidemiologist & health economist Sarah Lane, who gained attention during the pandemic for her cautious updates on COVID-19, is not taking the threat of this new variant lightly. The most effective strategy to halt the spread of the Delta variant (and its newer variants) remains widespread vaccination. It’s crucial for individuals who had the chance to get vaccinated, without any health conditions preventing them, to take that step.
In summary, the pandemic is far from over.
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