Colorado Doctor: Easily Transmissible Delta Variant Is A ‘Great Masquerader'

By Jesse Sarles, CBS Denver:

DENVER (CBS4) – Concerns about the Delta variant of COVID-19 are a concern in Colorado as well as across the globe. CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida says the variant is so dangerous because of how subtle your symptoms can be compared to other strains of the coronavirus.

“We have referred to the Delta variant as being COVID on steroids. It is something that is much more easily spread and we believe it causes much more serious illness,” Hnida said in an interview on CBSN Denver. “The problem with this is that it really is a great masquerader.”

Hnida said what he means by that is the typical COVID-19 symptoms people experience are coughing, muscle aches, loss of taste and smell. But those who get the Delta variant may just experience headaches, sore throat or sniffles, making it seem like just another common cold.

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