Good news: as the Delta variant gradually spreads in Europe, the vaccines seem to be maintaining their effectiveness.
During a press briefing, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) indicated that two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine appear to protect against the Delta variant.
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Emerging data from hard evidence shows that two doses of vaccine protect against the Delta variant
,” said Marco Cavaleri, vaccine strategy manager at EMA.
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We are aware of the concerns caused by the rapid spread of the Delta variant
,” the representative continued.
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At present, it appears that the four vaccines approved in the European Union protect against all strains circulating in Europe, including the Delta variant
,” he added.
Increase in cases
The Delta variant seems to be at the origin of an increase in cases in Europe, for a few days. More contagious, it worries the authorities of several countries, including Germany and France. The Ministry of Solidarity and Health strongly insists on the importance of seeing the vaccination campaign continue and intensify, in order to counter the progression of this variant. The higher the number of people vaccinated, the less certain the hypothesis of a fourth epidemic wave at the start of the school year, we note. In addition, vaccines appear effective in reducing hospitalizations, severe forms and deaths, insists the ministry.
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