CDC Memo Reveals Troubling New Science On Delta Variant

The CDC warns that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading as easily as chickenpox. Vaccines remain effective in preventing severe symptoms, but vaccinated individuals can still transmit the virus. The CDC emphasizes the importance of wearing masks and raises concerns about the safety of activities like indoor dining and school attendance without mask mandates. New findings show that the viral load in vaccinated individuals with breakthrough infections is similar to that in unvaccinated individuals.

What is a key characteristic of the Delta variant according to the CDC?

• It only affects unvaccinated people.

• It cannot be transmitted by vaccinated individuals.

• It spreads as easily as the chickenpox.

• It is less contagious than the original strain.

How effective are vaccines against severe COVID-19 symptoms?

• They do not protect against severe symptoms.

• They only protect against mild symptoms.

• They protect most people against severe symptoms.

• They are ineffective against the Delta variant.

What percentage of fully vaccinated Americans have experienced severe COVID-19 cases?

• Exactly 2%

• Less than 1%

• About 5%

• More than 10%

What concern does the CDC have about everyday activities?

• They are completely safe without masks.

• They are only risky for children.

• They may not be safe, especially without mask mandates.

• They pose no risk to vaccinated individuals.

What did the CDC director warn about the viral load in vaccinated individuals?

• It is significantly lower than in unvaccinated people.

• It is indistinguishable from that in unvaccinated people.

• It is higher than in unvaccinated people.

• It does not exist in vaccinated people.