Birdwatch Note Rating
2021-07-06 22:58:09 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 19813CC81A5257D59FF8B480721BF3DD418478D0BD07C1FFB1A2C5CD5F357D23
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The SARS-CoV2 Delta Variant is not a "scare campaign." Studies conducted on the variant show it is "...40-60% more transmissible." https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/993321/S1267_SPI-M-O_Consensus_Statement.pdf. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-dangerous-is-the-delta-variant-and-will-it-cause-a-covid-surge-in-the-u-s/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SARS-CoV-2_Delta_variant The Lambda variant of the virus was first detected in Dec of 2020 and has gained concern among health experts for several reasons: https://www.the-sun.com/news/3228773/worlds-deadliest-covid-outbreak-peru-dying-lambda-who/
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