Overview
The emergence of new Covid-19 variants has once again brought the world's attention to the novel coronavirus. The Delta variant, in particular, has become a cause of concern for healthcare authorities worldwide. This variant was first identified in India and has now spread to multiple countries. The Delta variant is said to be more infectious and presents with slightly different clinical features than the original Covid-19 virus. The clinical features of the Delta variant include fever, dry cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath, similar to the original virus. However, other symptoms such as headaches, stomach upset, and a loss of smell or taste are less commonly observed. Research shows that the Delta variant is more likely to cause severe illness and hospitalization than the original virus, especially in those who are not vaccinated. Another new Covid-19 variant, the Lambda variant, was first identified in Peru and has now spread to other countries. While there is still limited research on this variant, it appears to present with similar symptoms to the original virus, including fever, cough, and loss of smell. Regardless of the specific variant, it is crucial to continue practicing preventive measures such as social distancing, wearing masks, and hand hygiene to slow down the spread of the virus. Additionally, getting vaccinated is the most important way to protect oneself from severe illness and hospitalization due to any Covid-19 variant.
Research published in this journal
10 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 10 articles above have been cited 18 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2024 · German Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials
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2024 · Archives of Pulmonology and Respiratory Care
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2023 · Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia
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2023 · Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia
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Satadal Das et al. · 2023 · International Journal of Applied Biology
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2023 · Análisis Político
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2023 · Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences
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2023 · Análisis Político
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