Potential Implications of SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant Surges for Rural Areas and Hospitals
Sameer S. Kadri, Steven Q. Simpson
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 and suggests potential solutions for institutions, governments, and society as they navigate the potentially rural-dominant surge in infections.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakDeltaSurgeRural populationBetacoronavirusRural areaVirologyEconomic growthInternal medicinePathologyEconomicsEngineeringMeteorologyOutbreakAerospace engineeringPhysicsDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 epidemiological studiesCOVID-19 and Mental HealthSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research