July 5, 2021
First case of Covid Delta variant confirmed in Kerrville
By Peterson Health
Although Kerr County has witnessed a decline in positive COVID-19 cases over the past few months, on July 2, Peterson Health confirmed a patient with a first-known case of the Delta variant.
According to the CDC, there are four notable variants in the United States: Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. These variants seem to spread more easily and quickly than COVID-19 and the symptoms tend to be more severe. The first case of the Delta variant was detected in the United States in March 2021. This is the first confirmed case in Kerr County.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus and include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list if symptoms change.
Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or require testing, call Peterson Urgent Care at 830-258-7669. Testing is available by appointment at their new location, 130 W. Main Street in Kerrville Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.
For more information on COVID -19 and the identified variants, visit www.cdc.gov.
According to the CDC, there are four notable variants in the United States: Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. These variants seem to spread more easily and quickly than COVID-19 and the symptoms tend to be more severe. The first case of the Delta variant was detected in the United States in March 2021. This is the first confirmed case in Kerr County.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus and include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list if symptoms change.
Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or require testing, call Peterson Urgent Care at 830-258-7669. Testing is available by appointment at their new location, 130 W. Main Street in Kerrville Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.
For more information on COVID -19 and the identified variants, visit www.cdc.gov.