My tin foil hat is as big as the next guy’s, but the descriptions I’ve seen of determining the prevalence of Delta seem entirely plausible to me. In short, they take a random sample of swabs, do whole-gene sequencing of the viruses found within, and extrapolate the percentage of Delta found in the sample to the general population. Whole-gene sequencing should make clear which variant you’re dealing with. Here’s just one link on the subject:
https://ayassbioscience.com/delta-variant/
It’s a fraud. Covid is everywhere again. The vaccine is an obvious failure. But rather than admit that, they claim it’s a new variant based on trivial DNA differences.
The difference is merely a political tool. Just like the only way to differentiate between the three barriers of spotted owl is DNA testing.
There are three varieties of spotted owl for political reasons to support endangered species anti-logging Litigation.
Delta (Indian variant) is a political tool so they can pretend the vaccine was not a failure. A dangerous failure at that.
So you see, there -has- to be a Delta.
Nope - all of these people we personally know that are doctors, nurses, etc. treating COVID patients in overwhelmed medical centers don’t exist. Our friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, etc. that are getting sick don’t exist. The big expenses being racked up by insurance companies paying the claims for sick COVID patients don’t exist. Etc.