Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD, is chief of infectious disease at Upstate University Hospital.

Expert explains what the delta variant means in the battle against COVID-19

The majority of new U.S. cases of COVID-19 at the beginning of August are reported to be from the delta variant. Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD, chief of infectious disease at Upstate University Hospital, explains what distinguishes the delta variant from SARS-CoV-2, the original form of the virus responsible for the global pandemic. She goes over breakthrough infections, the value of masks, and why vaccination is crucial.

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