Delta variant reported in health district

Delta COVID-19 variant has been identified in the North Central District Health Department region. An individual living in the NCDHD region has been

infected with the variant. Delta variant is one of the newest variants, in a long list of variants, that have developed due to mutations occurring in the

COVID-19 virus.

The CDC has identified Delta Virus as a variant of concern, due to its ability to be easily spread to others, because it has shown some resistance to some COVID-19 antibody treatments and an increased ability for those to become ill even after being fully vaccinated.

The case in the NCDHD district is not travel-related. To limit the spread of COVID-19, NCDHD officials ask residents to wear a face mask, maintain social distancing of a six-foot spread, wash hands often and get fully vaccinated. Individuals with symptoms should stay home and get tested. Even though cases have slowed in the NCDHD region, health department officials said it is extremely important to slow the spread and help protect families, friends and communities.