The mutation that helps Delta spread

Re:The mutation that helps Delta spread by walterbell on Friday August 20, 2021 @03:17PM (#28250205)

Mass distribution of non-sterilizing vaccines which reduce symptoms (via blood/serum antibodies) but don't prevent infection and transmission (lack of nasal/mucous antibodies) can increase spread of variants that would otherwise cause symptoms and self-isolation of the infected person.

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Re:The mutation that helps Delta spread by bhickey on Friday August 20, 2021 @04:08PM (#28250808)

This is not a credible concern.

Vaccination reduces the infection rate. Among vaccinated individuals who suffer breakthrough infection the time at peak viral load is significantly reduced.

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Re:The mutation that helps Delta spread by walterbell on Friday August 20, 2021 @04:31PM (#28251050)

Could you recommend a good reference on the time interval for peak viral load in infected vaccinated people?

CDC recommends testing of vaccinated people, since they can be infected and the vaccine suppresses symptoms, so they won't know to self-isolate, https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210729/cdc-reverses-guidan... (July 29, 2021)

> Even if they’re not showing symptoms, fully vaccinated people should “get tested 3-5 days after exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days after exposure or until they receive a negative test result,” ... “Our updated guidance recommends vaccinated people get tested upon exposure regardless of symptoms,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, told The New York Times

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