Get the Facts and Get Vaccinated
"New COVID cases are up 92% in Texas, hospitalizations are up 49%, and fatalities are 15% higher," according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. According to health officials, the Delta variant now makes up more than 75% of new COVID-19 cases in Texas.
What is the Delta variant?
The Delta variant of COVID-19 was first identified in India and is known as B.167.2. Delta is causing a spike in COVID-19 infections among unvaccinated people in Austin. The Delta variant has become the dominant variant of the new coronavirus. There has been a recent spike in COVID infections in the state, and this up-tick in cases has slowed down our return to normal life.
Is the Delta variant severe?
The Delta variant replicates faster, spreads more easily, and evades the body's immunity mechanism. It causes more serious diseases in many people. According to World Health Organization, "it is the "fastest and fittest" variant yet. The Delta variant is twice as transmissible as the original strain of COVID-19.
You are at a much higher risk for illness and death if you are unvaccinated. Those who are unvaccinated are:
- At the risk of Covid-19 illness
- At the risk of giving Covid to family, friends, and co-workers
- At the risk of Long Covid
- At the risk of hospitalization from Covid
- At the risk of death or spreading Covid and causing death
If you are not vaccinated, and your family is not vaccinated, we recommend you get vaccinated ASAP. All persons 12 and older in the USA can now be vaccinated. Please CLICK HERE to learn more about BrightStar Care's public vaccination sites.
For more information about the Delta Variant, please click to read these recent news articles related to Austin COVID-19 Cases:
Just how contagious is the delta variant? | KXAN Austin
What to know about Austin Stage 5 COVID restrictions as delta variant surges
COVID-19 Is Spreading Fast Among Texas' Unvaccinated. Here's Who They Are And Where They Live.
We know that healthcare can sometimes be confusing, and caring for a family member can be challenging. Our Director of Nursing oversees all care at every level, whether personal or skilled. Our RNs give our patients, and their family members access to insight regarding COVID-19 transmission, testing, and vaccination. If you have questions about the vaccines or any follow-up questions, feel free to ask us, and we will offer expert advice.
BrightStar Care of Austin provides home care assistance and a full continuum of private duty home health care and medical staffing services, including COVID-19 Care, Testing, Vaccinations, and Screening. We proudly serve families and businesses in Central Austin, Eastern Travis County, North Austin, East Austin, West Austin, Lake Travis, South Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Tarrytown.
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