ISLAMABAD:Concerns about a fourth wave of coronavirus have intensified as the Delta variant, a virus strain initially detected in India, has emerged. Since its discovery, the mutation has been discovered in over 80 countries. It spreads more easily, according to experts, due to modifications that make it better at latching onto cells in our bodies. “The Delta variant is spreading across the country,” a senior official in the National Command and Operation Centre told Anadolu Agency on condition of anonymity. This spread exists despite the fact that the positivity ratio, which peaked at 9% in May, has recently been ranging between 2% and 4%. Viruses are continually evolving, and the majority of these alterations aren’t harmful. However, there is concern that some varieties will develop to become more contagious, produce more severe illness, or elude vaccine protection. The variation is currently responsible for 90% of all new infections in the United Kingdom. It accounts for 20% of infections in the United States, and health officials believe it will soon become the most common variety in the country. Prime Minister Imran Khan termed the variation “the biggest concern” last week, urging the public to take precautions. “After a downslide, infections are on the … Continue reading Fears of a fourth wave have led to the release of a Delta variant