Delta less deadly than previous variants

It would appear that the transmissibility of the Delta variant is severe, and hospitalization is worsening in mostly southern states. We argue that the situation is still unfolding, so our assumptions and perspective may change if we see new data trends that contradict today’s evaluation. While breakthrough infections appear on the rise, the CDC doesn’t track such infections if they do not involve hospitalization. This is a mistake as many vaccinated people are at home quite ill.

Delta Variant Far Less Deadly than Previous Variants, According to TrialSite Analysis