The Delta variant is currently the main driver of infections globally, including in Kenya.
The virus was detected in Kenya and according to what we scientists know, is the main driver of the current wave.
Look at what is happening in other parts of the world, for instance in continental Europe and China, you find that it is the Delta variant driving up infections.
It is rather unfortunate because, with this new variant, we are noticing that people who have been vaccinated can get infected and spread the virus.
Yes, you can get vaccinated with the two doses but at the same time, you are carrying the virus and giving it to others who are susceptible.
Sadly in Kenya, we have vaccinated less than two per cent of the target population.
So this is likely to be a more serious variant than the first one – Apha.
We should be extremely careful and take the containment measures seriously — social distancing, handwashing, wearing masks and avoiding social gatherings.
That is what is within our means because the vaccines are not within our means although we are told they are on the way.
You can only kill a snake with the stick you have in your own hand, so what is left to us is to strictly observe the measures.
Let me warn Kenyans that even if we get the vaccines, the Delta variant is no respecter of vaccines going by what's happening elsewhere.
People who received the AstraZeneca vaccine are getting Covid though the sickness is not that severe and hospitalisation rates are lower.
Still, they get sick and spread the disease in their communities because they are carriers.
The doctor and global health expert spoke to the Star