Published 3 years ago

Hard-won gains at risk as Delta variant spreads

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Two cases of the more-infectious delta variant of the COVID-19 coronavirus have been found in Wood County. The state reported 1,910 active cases as of Thursday morning, an increase of 152 from 1,758 on Wednesday morning. Five more deaths from the virus were reported on Thursday, including a 75-year-old man.

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Reuters

Hard-won gains at risk as Delta variant spreads

GENEVA - The world is at risk of losing hard-won gains in fighting COVID-19, as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads, but WHO-approved vaccines remain effective against the disease, the World Health Organization said on Friday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has described the Delta variant of the coronavirus as being as transmissible as chickenpox

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

COVID-19 Delta Variant Not Specifically Targeting Children, Says WHO

The Delta variant of the coronavirus is not specifically targeting children, the World Health Organization said Friday.

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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USA Today

7 things that can help you stay safe as the delta variant spreads

Essentials to have on hand as the delta variant spreads across the country, from hand sanitizer to masks to thermometers.

3 years ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

‘Hard-won gains at risk’: WHO sounds alarm as Delta drives Covid surge

WHO chief Dr Tedros warned against more Covid Variants of Concern (VoC) in near future. Dr Tedros said the total number of cases is expected to cross 200 million in two weeks. He, however, added that the world has all the tools it needs to end the pandemic. “We have all the tools we need to end the Covid-19 pandemic. Cases continued to rise, 4 million cases reported last week. We expect the number of cases to cross 200 million in two weeks. Infe…

3 years ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Evictions are looming as the Delta variant spreads

The federal eviction moratorium, put in place by the CDC last September, will not be extended leaving those who have relied on it at risk of losing their homes. CNN's Nick Watt reports.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

Evictions are looming as the Delta variant spreads

By Annie Grayer, Phil Mattingly and Kristin Wilson, CNNCapitol Hill is scrambling Friday to put together a deal to extend the eviction moratorium for renters from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before it expires Saturday night, though Democrats in the House have struggled to find a proposal that has enough support to advance.The Supreme Court last month allowed the CDC order to stay in place until July 31 but said congressional a…

3 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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